A man has been jailed for two and a half years after making a series of threatening calls to mosques across London.
Blake Hindry, 30, of Rosemary Road, Kent, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday.
Police immediately began investigating Hindry after a mosque in London reported a terrifying call from a withheld number on Monday, August 5.
The caller was reported to have threatened to kill faith leaders, other occupants and burn down the mosque.
As well as conducting reassurance patrols in the area, officers quickly established that four other mosques had been targeted in London by the same perpetrator.
Hindry was arrested on Thursday, August 8. He appeared at Maidstone Magistrates Court on Saturday, August 10 where he pleaded guilty to making a series of threatening calls to mosques.
Commander Louise Puddefoot, said: “We understand that Muslim communities have felt particularly concerned for their safety following the violent disorder and criminality the country has seen in recent weeks.
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“This sentencing demonstrates our determination to bring offenders to justice for racist and criminal behaviour.
“Our teams continue to investigate all offences committed during this period of disorder as we work hard to build trust and confidence in communities.”
