Luton: Council of Mosques condemns egg throwing
A Muslim organisation in Luton has condemned protesters who threw eggs at Conservative peer Baroness Warsi.
The shadow minister for community cohesion was pelted with eggs at a visit to the town on Monday.
The Luton Council of Mosques (LCM) said it "strongly deplores the cowardly behaviour of a handful of individuals who threw abuse and eggs".
One protester said although they criticised the baroness they did not throw any eggs.
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A spokesman for the LCM said: "The Muslim community totally disassociates itself from this shameful and appalling act.
"Such behaviour is not just unacceptable, but alien to the fundamental teachings of the Muslim faith - where the position of a woman is honoured and respected.
"Indeed, it was right and proper for Baroness Warsi to have received a welcoming reception as the town exhibits some excellent community cohesion."
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Source: BBC
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