Many Muslims feel Islamophobia has grown but half more open on identity – poll

Half of Muslims surveyed said they are more open about their identity since the unrest following the Southport stabbings, a poll found (PA) - (PA Archive)

A majority of Muslims feel Islamophobia and hate against them has become more widespread since the summer riots, but around half also feel able to be more open about their identity, according to a survey.

Tell Mama, a charity monitoring such incidents, said its latest survey indicated that one in two of those asked said they had become more open, mainly through conversations with friends and colleagues, about their Muslim identity after the violence which erupted following the Southport attack.