Prominent Muslim scholars from across the country representing all schools of thought will hold a press conference in central London on Friday 15th July at 6.00pm at the Islamic Cultural Centre (Regents Park Mosque).

The conference has been called to disseminate a statement by Muslim scholars in Britain in response to the terror attacks in London last Thursday.

The statement will be supported by the Muslim Council of Britain, British Muslim Forum and other leading national and regional organisations from across the country.

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Note for Editors:

1) Islamic Cultural Centre, 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. Tel: 020 7724 3363.

For further information please contact: The Muslim Council of Britain, Tel: 07762 791 714 or 020 8432 0585/6, Fax: 020 8432 0587