Funding announced for protection for places of worship

UK security minister, Tom Tugendhat, has announced £28 million in funding to protect places of worship.

The funding is available through two schemes and is part of the government's commitment to protect faith communities in England and Wales from the threat of hate crime and terror attacks.

The money can be spent on physical protective security, such as CCTV, intruder alarms and secure fencing for mosques, churches, temples, gurdwaras and other places of worship. Mosques will also be able to access a new security guarding scheme later in the year.

Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat said: "Freedom of religious belief and the freedom to worship are fundamental.

"We will defend against any form of hatred targeting our communities, and are committed to protecting all faiths.

"I encourage any place of worship that feels they would need assistance to apply under the schemes."

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