Police patrolling at prayer times after man ‘makes threats’ to family outside Birmingham mosque

An investigation has been launched after a man is alleged to have made threats to families outside Green Lane Mosque in Small Heath, Birmingham, at around 6pm on Thursday (September 14).

Police said they are working ‘really hard’ to identify the man and have spoken to a number of people who witnessed the incident. They also say that they are fast tracking CCTV in an effort to identify him as soon as possible. None of the threats made were acted upon and it is not believed the man was in possession of a weapon.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Our priority is always public safety. We have increased patrols around Green Lane Mosque and other mosques in the area to offer reassurance to worshippers and the wider community. This will continue into the weekend.

“We will carry out patrols around prayer times and would urge anyone who thinks that they have been a victim to report to officers or call us on 101 quoting log 3888 of 14 September.”