The Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) in the UK and Eire today expressed serious concern following the suspected arson attack on a Luton Islamic Centre.

Qasim Rafiq, spokesman for FOSIS, said today, "The suspected arson attack on a Luton Islamic Centre often frequented by children is deeply disturbing and we hope that the perpretrators behind such a malicious attack will be brought to justice. There has been an alarming increase in the number of Islamophobic attacks being reported and we call upon the police for their support and advice. Such attacks seek only to divide the community and create animosity between individuals of different faiths and culture, however we must remain united in the face of such extremism."

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1. FOSIS (est. 1962) is the umbrella organisation of student groups in colleges and universities throughout the UK and Ireland, representing over 90,000 Muslim students.
2. For more information please contact FOSIS media on 07786636691, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or alternatively visit our website www.fosis.org.uk