A NEW initiative to help mosques improve their security ahead of the month of Ramadan has been launched.

Faith Associates has partnered with the Community Security Trust, a Jewish charity with decades of experience in protecting synagogues, as well as the police and the West London Mosque Forum.

Specialised training will be provided on the measures mosques can take to ensure their congregations’ safety.

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The training was outlined at Hayes Muslim Centre in Pump Lane to mosque managers, imams, trustees and community volunteers.

Shaukat Warraich, CEO of Faith Associates, said: “The Finsbury Park attack highlighted the potential vulnerability of mosques.”

David Delew, Chief Executive of CST, said: “When communities work together we are always stronger, and we are hopeful this is a positive step towards deeper ties between our communities.”