MEDIA STATEMENT

Post date: Jul 02, 2013 9:31:46 AM

The Milton Keynes Council of Faiths utterly deplores the heinous actions of those responsible for the murder of a serving member of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces in London .

The Milton Keynes faith community is united in its prayers and our thoughts are with the family of Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

We uphold our vision to continue to build a climate of mutual trust, respect and co-operation amongst the faith communities. We will not tolerate any sectarian violence or desecration of religious places of worship in Milton Keynes in wake of this isolated incident in London .

The Milton Keynes Council of Faiths has been established since 2006 and represents all of the main stream religions, actively promoting the social and religious cohesive strategy.

Richard Wightman (Christian) Chair, MK Council of Faiths

Mohammed Khan (Muslim) Vice Chair, MK Council of Faiths