Insight UK, a Hindu organisation bringing the issues of the Leicester community to the forefront through advocacy took to X on September 10, to confirm that Majid Freeman had indeed been sent to jail for his role in the 2022 anti-Hindu Leicester riots.
“INSIGHT UK has just verified with Northampton Court that Majid Freeman (real name Majid Novsarka) was in court yesterday (9th September) and was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison for his role in the Leicester Violence resulting in the targeted attacks on Hindus, Hindu property and a temple,” the Hindu organisation posted.
BREAKING | SOME JUSTICE FOR LEICESTER HINDUS
— INSIGHT UK (@INSIGHTUK2) September 10, 2024
Majid Freeman sentenced for his role in the Leicester violence in 2022.
INSIGHT UK has just verified with Northampton Court that Majid Freeman (real name Majid Novsarka) was in court yesterday (9th September) and was sentenced to 22… pic.twitter.com/4Mhxvd66dp
Incidentally, both Islamic propaganda websites 5 Pillars – which has a history of peddling anti-India and anti-Hindu propaganda and CAGE – which is an NGO with radical connections, have also claimed that Majid Freeman was sent to prison for his role in the 2022 anti-Hindu Leicester violence.
Majid Freeman formally charged with encouraging terrorism and supporting Hamas
It is pertinent to note here that in July last year, Majid Freeman was charged with inciting terrorism and lending support to the proscribed terrorist organization, Hamas.
Birgitte Hagem, for the prosecution, asserted that Majid Novsarka, also known as Majid Freeman, who was arrested on July 9th 2023 on suspicion of counter-terrorism offences, including encouraging acts of terrorism, stated views or beliefs that were in favour of Hamas, a banned terrorist organization, on a number of occasions between December 26 of last year and June 20. She described the alleged offences as “serious”.
The court was also informed that Majid Freeman is accused of encouraging individuals to carry out, plan, or incite acts of terrorism on social media on March 11, 2015, in reference to the 2015 murderous attack on the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.
Majid Freeman, the fanatic who was at the forefront of instigating violence against Hindus in Leicester
Majid Freeman is a local Muslim “activist” known for his extremist Islamic views. During the Leicester violence, Freeman played a key role in spreading fake news that fueled tensions against the Hindu community. The unrest began on August 28, 2022, following a scuffle after India’s victory over Pakistan in a T20 match, during which the Indian flag was desecrated. Despite Hindus calming the situation and assisting the individual who desecrated the flag, Freeman spread a false narrative, further escalating the violence.
On August 30th, Majid Freeman, influenced by misinformation from Muslim organizations, falsely claimed that Hindus in Leicester chanted “death to Muslims,” an allegation later debunked by the police. That same day, Freeman also spread a false rumour on Twitter, alleging that the Quran had been desecrated in Leicester and insinuating that Hindus were responsible. These claims were investigated by OpIndia, who found no evidence to support them.
Freeman further inflamed tensions by falsely accusing a group of 30+ Hindus of chasing and assaulting a Muslim teenager. However, when verified by OpIndia in collaboration with Insight UK, it was confirmed that no video evidence had been submitted to the police, and no investigation was underway.
On September 4th, as violence against Hindus escalated, with mobs attacking them in their homes and on the streets, Freeman once again used Twitter to incite violence, and dog-whistling against the Hindu community. His repeated use of misinformation fueled the already growing tensions, contributing to the dangerous atmosphere of communal unrest.
From September 4th to 7th, Muslim mobs in Leicester launched violent attacks against Hindus, spurred on by figures like Majid Freeman. The unrest began while Hindus were celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, with Muslim mobs throwing eggs at Hindu symbols and interrupting religious ceremonies. A Hindu man was dragged from his home and stabbed, and when his aunt intervened, she was physically assaulted as well.
On September 12th, Freeman spread a false claim that Hindu men had attempted to abduct a Muslim girl. This lie, amplified on social media, led to threats against the accused Hindu man, with personal information such as his car number and location being circulated. Two days later, on September 14th, the Leicester police confirmed the story was fabricated.
Another falsehood promoted by Freeman and his Islamist followers was that Hindus attacked a mosque during a peaceful protest. Leicester police debunked this, clarifying that no mosque was attacked while confirming that a Hindu temple had been vandalized.
Beyond his involvement in the Leicester riots, Majid Freeman has a history of inciting violence and promoting extremist ideologies. He has encouraged European Muslims to join jihad in Syria and has paid tribute to Al-Qaeda figures such as Anwar Al-Awlaki on social media. Investigations, including those by OpIndia, have exposed Freeman’s links to ISIS and Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups. His role in spreading lies and inciting violence underscores his dangerous influence during the anti-Hindu riots.
