Muslim family ‘deeply traumatised’ after pig’s head left on doorstep

A Muslim family were appalled to find a pig’s head on their doorstep, in what they describe as a ‘horrific hate crime’.

The Rizvi family discovered the severed head outside the front of their home in Loughton Essex on the morning of September 14.

They believe the act is the latest example of Islamophobia amid recent nationwide far-right protests and incitement.

One family member told Muslim news site 5Pillars:

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The woman added: ‘Far-right bigots are trying to intimidate us, and we urgently need decisive action from the authorities.

‘Minority communities like ours have long contributed to this country, and it is the government’s duty to ensure we are protected and able to live in safety and dignity.’

The incident comes after protests in nearby Epping over migrants being housed in a local hotel, as well as other anti-immigration marches and unrest across the country.

The Rivzi family-of-three said they had returned to their home at around 10pm the night before.

The next morning, between 9am and 9.15am, they heard children sounding alarmed outside the house.

When the family opened the door to investigate they saw the pig’s head on the ground.

The Rizvis immediately called the police who arrived around 30 minutes later.

They removed the head and took a statement, the family member said.

She added that the attending officer confirmed it was being treated as a hate crime. They also told them that while recent events in Epping have created tensions in the area, this was the first time something of that nature had happened there.

An Essex Police spokesperson told Metro: ‘We’re investigating an incident in Loughton, which is being treated as a hate crime.

‘Shortly after 9.30am on 14 September, we were alerted to a pig’s head being left outside a property.

‘Officers arrived and local enquiries were carried out, including a review of available CCTV and house-to-house checks, which could help identify suspects

‘Items have also been sent for forensic analysis and we’re awaiting those results.’

The spokesperson said they had met with the victim and remain in ‘consistent contact with them’.

‘We do not underestimate the impact this incident has had and we are determined to do all we can to identify and pursue those responsible,’ they added.

‘We would urge anyone with information on the incident to please report it.’

Contact Essex Police via their website, by using the online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week or by calling 101.

Cite crime reference number 42/132666/25.

The Met Police, meanwhile, are hunting for 18 more people following public disorder at Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London on September 13.

It had previously released photos of 11 suspects after officers were punched, kicked and pelted with bottles at the demonstration.

Twenty four people were arrested during the rally, which saw between 110,000 and 150,000 demonstrators descend on Whitehall despite bold claims from Robinson that he attracted three million ‘patriots’.

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