Only Muslim member of EDL
admits rally abuse of Asians

Abdul Rafiq, 43, admitted using threatening language and behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

But he is free to continue his activities with the far-right group after magistrates declined to impose an Asbo.

A court heard Rafiq, of Glasgow, was arrested at an EDL rally in Bradford after police tried to usher him away from a group of men.

Rafiq was fined £110 after admitting the public order offence. He must also pay a victim surcharge of £20 and a contribution to prosecution costs of £85.

His dedication to the EDL has caused a great deal of tension within his family. Rafiq, who has four brothers and four sisters, said: “The Muslim community does not like me for my EDL membership.

“They made me an outcast. I cannot go to Muslim areas any more and I get death threats online.

“My family got a lot of complaints and they did try and convince me to leave the EDL, but I told them that I’m supporting my country and would never leave.

“I don’t have any contact with my family any more.”