http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Police-meet-Muslims-month-discuss-crime-concerns/story-13665936-detail/story.htmlPolice and council bosses are to have regular meetings with a town's Muslim community to discuss their crime concerns.
Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire Police officers will attend the mosque in King's Road, Loughborough, each month after a number of recent incidents including burglaries and thefts.
The monthly surgeries used to be held regularly but were discontinued when previous issues were tackled by the authority and police.
Councillor David Snartt, the council's community safety spokesman, said: "I hope the monthly surgeries will help members of our Muslim community feel safer and reassure residents we are listening to their problems and delivering solutions.
"There have been a number of incidents recently which have led to increased calls for regular face-to-face meetings and we are only happy to help."
Recent incidents include two high value burglaries and a spate of incidents where people have helped themselves to metal from properties.
Moulad Islam Khan, chairman of the King's Street Mosque, said: "We are very pleased the police and council have come to the mosque and listened to the concerns of the community and reassured us action is being taken."
Loughborough police commander Inspector Johnny Monks said: "I am glad we have reinstated these monthly meetings.
"As local officers, we strive to listen to the concerns of all members of our community and regular meetings help us to hear those concerns in person and take action."
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