Hate crimes reported at community centre in UK and coffee shop in US

Separate incidents of suspected hate crimes and racially motivated vandalism have been reported in the United Kingdom and the United States.

In Cornwall, UK, police are investigating a suspected racially aggravated attack on the Cornwall Islamic Community Centre near Truro. Between September 17 and September 18, the centre's metal gates were damaged, appearing to have been struck by a vehicle. Additionally, an unknown substance, believed to be oil, was poured across the grounds and onto an exterior wall. Chief Superintendent Scott Bradley stated that the incident is being treated as racially aggravated criminal damage.

In Manchester, New Hampshire, US, the coffee shop The Moka Pot was targeted by vandals. Owners discovered broken windows and graffiti including swastikas and “white power” slogans. Police estimate the vandalism occurred between midnight and 4 a.m. on September 16. The Manchester Police Department has notified the New Hampshire Department of Justice Civil Rights Unit and released surveillance footage of a person of interest.