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The Belfast Model School for Girls has told three young Muslim girls that it is not safe for them to return to school after an alleged assault that occurred in November. The children, who are all under the age of 16, have not returned to the school since the incident. The board of governors at the school has emphasized that the safety and wellbeing of all students remains its highest priority. The girls’ alleged assault has been reported to the police and is being investigated as a hate crime.
Additionally, the situation has been worsened by false claims that have been made online, which has left the children feeling traumatised and afraid to leave their house. Two of the girls were briefly suspended while the third remained off school amid safety concerns. The Belfast Model School for Girls has now advised the children not to return for their own safety. As a result, they now feel unprotected, isolated, and left alone, according to the friend. The school board has confirmed that it is working alongside the authorities to ensure safety for all students and staff.
Claims have been made online that schoolchildren were being targeted by Muslim girls with a “hit list”. They were also accused of acting as a “gang” and attacking teachers, which is untrue. There were even calls for “ethnic cleansing” in the area. These allegations have been described as inaccurate and have driven more tension in the community. Reports from the girls’ friend reveal that she had experienced bullying, which included name-calling, hitting, and racial slurs. They were already feeling very isolated and were fearful leading up to the incident in November.
The alleged assault occurred in Northern Ireland and has been taken seriously by the relevant authorities. The police have not made any arrests, and enquiries are still ongoing. Another potential hate crime was reported when a brick was thrown through the window of a property close to where the three Muslim girls live, which is also under investigation. The misinformation surrounding social media posts has compounded the situation, and the safety concerns of the community have been elevated. The Committee on the Administration of Justice’s director has commented that such escalated incidents feed into the climate where minorities are more likely to be victimised, targeted, and even attacked, presenting an undue risk.
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