Press Release

1^st August 2011

Grief in Norway

Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) is joining hands with all communities in Manchester in expressing grief at the tragic loss of life in the bombing and cold-blooded shootings in Norway carried out by Anders Behring Breivek.

The Chair of MCCR Tony Durrant said, “We mourn the untimely deaths of the many young people, and we join their families and friends in their sorrow. We are alarmed at the possible links of Breivek with the English Defence League (EDL) that might have consequences for Britain.”

MCCR’s Chief Executive Khan Moghal said, "The link with the EDL is a concern for us all. Together, we have defeated the EDL in the past when they brought their evil ideology to Manchester. We are confident the residents of our city are vigilant of any extremist activities anywhere and they will report any suspicious behaviour to the Police for them to take appropriate action.”

Members of all faiths and the diverse communities have already expressed solidarity for our City. MCCR thanks all organisations and people of influence in Manchester for their efforts in maintaining community cohesion at all times

For further information, please contact: Khan Moghal on 07818-453546