YouTuber Mohammed Hijab emerged as key-conspirator for anti - Hindu violence in Leicester and Birmingham

London, Sept 26: A famous UK YouTuber named Mohammed Hijab has emerged as an instigator-in-chief in violent incidents in the UK city of Leicester that saw targeted attacks on Hindu community members. The cycle of violence was triggered last month after India won the Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

On Aug 28, a clash broke out among groups of young men in Leicestershire, according to the police statement. A total of 47 arrests have been made so far, Leicestershire Police said. Various videos and reports have been circulating on social media about organized gangs seen vandalizing and terrorizing Hindus in Leicester City.

 

 

 

 

 

Mohammed Hijab was seen leading a 'patrol' in Leicester in several videos. British-Egyptian Mohammed Hijab, who has a sizable presence on social media platforms including YouTube and Twitter, calls himself a researcher of political philosophy and the philosophy of religion. "When the clashes broke out at Leister, he was often seen with a megaphone on the streets and instigating young Muslim men with disparaging, and often, abusive, comments about Hindus," international media reported.

 

 

Last year, Hijab was among the prominent figures accused of fueling hatred and violence against the Jewish community during the Anti - Semitic riots in the UK. During the recent incidents of violence against the Indian community, Indian High Commission in the UK had condemned the violence in Leicester and sought immediate action against those involved in the attacks. The High Commission issued a statement saying that it has taken up the matter with the UK authorities.