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Christian woman gives £1000 to Muslim family after attack

Mohammed Riaz was attacked in Bradford in July 2016 by three people inside his butcher's shop

News Desk July 22, 2016

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A Christian woman has donated £1000 to a Muslim family in the UK after learning that their shop was attacked.

Mohammed Riaz, 58, was attacked in Bradford in July 2016 by three people inside his butcher's shop, Meat Hut. The three attackers - one of whom was later charged with robbery - damaged Riaz’s shop and left him with injuries on the eve of Eid celebrations.

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Following the attack however, one woman named 'Jane' posted a letter to the family enclosed with a cheque for £1,000.

In the letter the woman said:

Dear Mr Riaz,

I was so sorry to read in The Telegraph & Argus of the attack on your shop. I am a Christian, and Jesus Christ taught that when we see someone in trouble we should not walk by without helping.

Kanees Riaz, Mohammed's wife, says she was astonished by the letter, reports indy100:

"We were astonished - we were in tears because of this woman's kindness - she doesn't even live in the area. This shows that in the end race and religion doesn't matter. It doesn't matter at all."

Speaking of the trauma, Nafeesa Riaz, Mohammed's daughter said, "We're all still traumatised but the community and people from all over have shown huge support which has helped us immensely. We had people from all ages and ethnicities. We can never thank everyone enough for what they have done."

"It has been a really emotional and stressful time for us all but the love and concern we received was astounding," she added.

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Following the attack strangers all around the area expressed their support for the family and showered them with flowers.

Mr Riaz who is currently in recovery said "We would not have made it through this difficult time without [her and the community]."

Riaz suffered a bruised face and back after some of the equipment in his shop fell on top of him and five of his teeth have been left so loose they will be removed.

This article originally appeared on Independent