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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadine White

Muslim Londoner sues police for discrimination after car boot blown up

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A Muslim man has launched legal action against the police over alleged discrimination after officers blew up part of his car following an “Islamophobic” call from a member of the public.

Hamza, who has asked for his surname not to be disclosed, was taking his disabled father to an appointment in central London when he received a call from a City of London Police officer notifying him a woman had reported his vehicle as suspicious.

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