ALT In Southport on Monday 29 July, three children attending a summer dance class tragically lost their lives, along with a number of other children and adults suffering serious injuries as a result of a senseless and vicious attack. We have all been affected by this horrendous incident and share our deep sympathy for the families and friends of the victims as well as the wider community. These events were made all the more distressing when a peaceful vigil was disrupted by violence and the targeting of a local Mosque. Since then we have seen further disorder, Islamophobia and racist intimidation across the country. In Hackney, we celebrate communities of different faiths and backgrounds, and take pride that we live peacefully side by side. We are committed to visiting local faith communities in Hackney to discuss any concerns, and conducting patrols around the borough to provide a visible and reassuring presence.