LONDON: A man has been sentenced after making violent, religiously motivated calls to Finsbury Park Mosque.
Police Investigation
Lee Harper, 47, made multiple threatening calls.
The calls were reported on January 21.
Met Police began an immediate investigation.
Specialist hate crime officers handled the case.
Arrest and Charges
Police arrested Harper at his home.
He was detained on January 24 and was charged the same day.
The charges included sending offensive messages.
He also faced threats of serious harm charges.
Court Hearing
Harper appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.
The hearing took place on March 10.
He pleaded guilty to all charges.
The court sentenced him to 10 weeks.
The jail sentence was suspended for 18 months.
Additional Penalties
Harper received a five-year restraining order.
He cannot contact Finsbury Park Mosque and banned from visiting the mosque.
He must complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
Failure to comply could activate his sentence.
Police Statement
Detective Superintendent Marco Bardetti led the case.
He emphasized police commitment to safety.
He condemned Harper’s actions as unacceptable.
The Met Police thanked mosque members.
They urged people to report hate crimes.
Hate Crime Awareness
Police encourage victims to report incidents.
Hate crimes threaten community safety.
The Met prioritizes tackling religious hate.
Authorities aim to bring offenders to justice.
Reporting Hate Crimes
Call 101 to report non-emergency hate crimes.
Use the Met’s website for online reports.
Dial 999 in urgent situations.
Police respond swiftly to threats.
Public cooperation helps investigations succeed.
Ongoing Commitment
Authorities continue fighting religious hate.
The case highlights police dedication.
London communities deserve protection.
Faith groups receive ongoing support.
Police urge reporting of similar crimes.
