EDL demands mass Qu’ran book burning

The English Defence League have identified the school which a teenage girl was recently arrested for allegedly burning a copy of the Qu’ran. The far right group, which has links to the British National Party, is attempting to capitalise on the arrest by calling for a mass book burning of the Qu’ran.

The footage of the book burning which was posted on Facebook has been removed and the teenager was arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred along with a 14 year old boy who was alleged to have made similar threats. Both have since been released on police bail and a senior teacher at the school has defended the girl claiming she did not realise what she was doing.

Sandwell Council and West Midlands have asked the media not to name the school to prevent far right groups from exploiting it for political gain. However the EDL ignored the request and have, as well as naming the school on the internet, called for demonstrations which it is feared could lead to violence and undermine community relations.