She was out of her mind.
A recent incident at The Angel Church in Islington, England, resulted in the arrest of a Muslim woman who disrupted a worship service with antisemitic remarks and aggressive behavior. On September 1, the woman entered the church before the service began, loudly shouting “Allahu Akbar” and making threats against the Jewish community. Pastor Regan King, present with his Jewish wife and children, confronted the woman and requested she leave, but her aggression escalated, leading to a call for police assistance.
The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of the woman making antisemitic comments and disturbing worshippers. Upon arrival, officers attempted to arrest her, but she resisted by kicking and punching them. The woman was charged with a religiously aggravated public order offense and assaulting emergency workers. After being taken into custody, she was released on bail while the investigation continues.
During the confrontation, the woman tried to appeal to an officer she believed to be Muslim, urging him to “remember Allah.” The officer, who did not speak Arabic, asked her to communicate in English. Her physical resistance to the arrest led to additional charges for assaulting police officers, requiring the use of restraints to transport her safely.
Pastor King expressed significant concern about the impact of the incident on his family, particularly his wife, who is now fearful and traumatized. He noted that this event is part of a troubling pattern of antisemitism and anti-Christian hostility. Despite these challenges, the church remains committed to its mission and plans to enhance its security measures.
Christian Concern, an advocacy group, has highlighted the need for better protection for places of worship in the U.K. in response to this incident. The organization supports affected communities and calls for stronger measures to safeguard synagogues and churches from radical elements.