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A group calling itself the 'Christian Patrol' is stoking tension in East London after reportedly canvassing the neighbourhood telling residents to abide by the country's laws. A video posted online shows men handing out 'Christian Patrol' leaflets and standing outside a local mosque smoking and drinking alcohol before unfurling a banner reading "British Resistance".

The men belong to Britain First, a far-right party. According to reports, their actions come in response to so-called 'Muslim Patrol' groups, composed of young men attempting to create 'Muslim zones' by stopping people who they believe are not conforming to Islamic law in the neighbourhood.

An East London Mosque spokesperson said, "Britain First's patrol does not represent Christians, just as Al-Muhajiroun's [Muslim] patrols did not represent Muslims. Both are tiny, extreme groups, unwelcome in our community".