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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Barney Davis and Andy Gregory

Children and babies’ graves among up to 85 damaged in ‘Islamophobic hate crime’ at Watford cemetery

Anyone who believes their loved one’s grave may have been affected is asked to contact police - (Wadi Funeralcare)

Children and babies' graves are among up to 85 desecrated at a cemetery in what the council has branded an “Islamophobic hate crime”.

Muslim burial sites were ripped out of the ground or destroyed in Carpenders Park Lawn cemetery in Watford on Saturday, sparking grief and outrage from families and the local community.

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