A British security guard was convicted today for taking part in an attack on an English mosque just two days after September 11th.
Christopher Williams (37), was found guilty at Exeter Magistrates Court on two charges of criminal damage for his involvement in an attack on the Islamic Centre in the city.
A large increase in assaults on Muslims in Britain was reported in the months following September 11th last year.
Exeter police said eight pigs' heads and fake blood were dumped in the Islamic Centre's car park.
A banner was also found saying "The blood of American children is on your hands" and a notice pinned to a door at the mosque read: "This is the start of the end for all Osama bin Laden supporters."
Williams pleaded not guilty, denying any involvement. Three men were spotted at the scene but the two others have not been identified.
The court adjourned for sentencing on September 5th.
Exeter police said in a statement: "The police worked very closely with the Muslim community, knowing that they were living in fear following the events of September 11th."
"It would have been a very cruel attack at any time but more so because of the events in America," the statement added.