Man Rips Off Muslim Woman’s Hijab In UK Eatery

A hijab-clad British woman eating at a London fish and chips shop was allegedly attacked by a fellow diner who tried to rip off her headscarf and accused her of killing people.

The man told the woman, who was having dinner, she 'should not be here' and had her hijab grabbed at. The victim, visiting from Manchester, was reportedly eating with friends when she was attacked by a fellow diner who also accused her of 'killing people'.

The incident prompted anti-racism campaigners to stage a vigil after the assault close to Hammersmith Town Hall in West London. The group has organised a protest vigil in Lyric Square, Hammersmith on Wednesday.

The perpetrator grabbed her by the coat and attempted to drag her outside, saying he "was not going to tolerate it" before other customers at the restaurant and the victim's friends intervened. After the attack, restaurant staff called police but the suspect fled the scene.

The incident prompted anti-racism campaigners to stage a vigil after the assault close to Hammersmith Town Hall in West London. The group has organised a protest vigil in Lyric Square, Hammersmith on Wednesday.