A man and woman have been found guilty of assaulting and abusing Muslims leaving Jersey’s Mosque during Ramadan.
Tamara Dubois (37) and Jade Hamon (52) were found guilty of threatening or abusive behaviour following a trial in the Royal Court this week.
Dubois had already pleaded guilty to one assault charge against a child, and was found guilty of two more.
The incident took place outside the Jersey Islamic Centre on Friday 6 March, during Ramadan, as people were leaving the Mosque following prayers.
Police officers were called to the entrance of the Mosque at around 2pm after a woman assaulted several people and a man was verbally abusive towards those attending.
The force said the incident was treated as a hate crime, and Hamon was arrested nearby that day.
Dubois was identified during the subsequent investigation and arrested the following day.
DC James Simpson, who led the investigation, said the incident had “a profound impact on many within Jersey’s Muslim community”.
“Everyone should be able to attend their place of worship free from intimidation, abuse or violence,” he said.
“We welcome today’s verdict and hope it provides reassurance that those responsible will be held accountable.”
He thanked the victims, witnesses and members of the public whose evidence helped secure the convictions.
Dr Sarfraz Jamali, the leader of the Island’s Muslim community, said: “While this incident had a significant impact on many within our community, we were very grateful for the support shown from across Jersey.
“The case has now come to an end and our focus is on moving forward. I would like to thank the States of Jersey Police, and the many Islanders who offered their support following this incident.”
