A man has been quizzed by police after a Muslim woman suffered “Islamophobic” abuse while trying to buy sweets in a west London newsagent.
Ahlam Saed, 25, was allegedly called “Batman” because of her niqab face veil and subjected to an anti-Muslim rant after going into the shop in Shepherd’s Bush to buy a packet of Starburst.
Londoner Ms Saed filmed the man on her mobile phone and the footage was widely shared on social media.
The man, who was with two young children, could be heard saying: “My kids can’t even see your face, who the f*** are you? Are you a man or woman?”
He added: “This is a Christian country. Christian, western world.”
Detectives had been appealing for the man to come forward.
They today said a 39-year-old has been spoken to under caution in connection with the incident and the investigation continues.
The man was not arrested, police added.
The confrontation happened on Saturday at a shop in Uxbridge Road.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said officers have been in contact with the alleged victim – who initially did not report the incident – and are offering their “ongoing support”.
“The Metropolitan Police Service will not tolerate hate crime and is committed to tackling it in all its forms,” they added.
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