Police 'working with community for safe Ramadan'

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Image caption, Thousands of visitors attend special events for Ramadan in Birmingham every year
  • Author, Josh Sandiford
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, West Midlands

Police say they will work with community groups and mosques to ensure Ramadan is observed safely after a series of incidents last year.

The Islamic holy month is due to begin on 10 or 11 March depending on the sighting of the new moon.

West Midlands Police said it has worked with local businesses, community groups, faith leaders and volunteers after the disruption in Birmingham the last time it was observed.

The force said it was called to incidents during Ramadan, Chaand Raat and Eid celebrations in the Sparkbrook area.

Chief Insp Haroon Chughtai said he wanted people to observe the holy month of Ramadan peacefully and respectfully without a minority spoiling it for the rest.

鈥淥ur priority is always to keep families, friends and communities safe," he said.

鈥淎nti-social behaviour and causing harm and distress to others will not be tolerated and we will take action against those who come to our city to cause trouble."

Birmingham City Council said it would work in partnership with police colleagues to ensure residents and worshippers across the city could observe Ramadan in peace and safety.

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