1) 18/09/18 - Mail Online - Hit and Run

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Mail Online - Hit and run driver swerves at worshippers outside London mosque in 'anti-Muslim' attack




Outside a Mosque in Cricklewood (North West London) a driver ploughed into pedestrians while shouting Islamophobic remarks such as  'dirty Muslims' before speeding off. Three people - including two men in their 20s and a man in his 50s - were taken to hospital but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.Taunts of 'dirty Muslims' could be heard coming from the car, which contained three men and one woman, according to Hassan Naddi, head of security for the group. 'There were 1,500 people out on the street. If cars weren't parked up blocking the way he would have 15 dead minimum, women, children and old men. 'The police are saying this was not a terror attack - look at what happened, it's clear that it was. A man was hit badly, he was 78 years old and he damaged his hip and head.'

I think this is an example of quality journalism because it explains what exactly happened and the article includes several images but also videos that was taken by people during the incident. This is done to inform readers of what exactly happened. This article is an example of hard news and appeals to an audience in terms of surveillance as people want to be informed and educated about things that go on in their local area.


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