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Home Secretary John Reid has called on British Muslims to do more to help root out potential extremists.Home Secretary John Reid has called on British Muslims to do more to help root out potential extremists.
In a speech Mr Reid asked Muslim parents to keep a close eye on their children and act if they suspected they were being radicalised by extremists.In a speech Mr Reid asked Muslim parents to keep a close eye on their children and act if they suspected they were being radicalised by extremists.
The comments reflect government frustration that not enough has been done since the 7 July London bombings.The comments reflect government frustration that not enough has been done since the 7 July London bombings.
His speech was interrupted by a Muslim heckler who said he was "furious" about "state terrorism by British police".His speech was interrupted by a Muslim heckler who said he was "furious" about "state terrorism by British police".
The protester, believed to be Omar Brookes, otherwise known as Abu Izzadeen, who denies being a member of the banned Al Gurabaa group, accused the minister of being an "enemy" of Islam. The protester is believed to be Omar Brookes, otherwise known as Abu Izzadeen, who denies being a member of the banned Al Gurabaa group.
He accused the minister of being an "enemy" of Islam.
Mr Reid, who was speaking in Leytonstone, east London, watched as Mr Brookes was led from the building by police and stewards.Mr Reid, who was speaking in Leytonstone, east London, watched as Mr Brookes was led from the building by police and stewards.
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A second heckler was ejected a few minutes later after he also interrupted the speech.A second heckler was ejected a few minutes later after he also interrupted the speech.
The man emerged from the venue clutching several posters, one of which said: "John Reid you will pay!"The man emerged from the venue clutching several posters, one of which said: "John Reid you will pay!"
The speech was Mr Reid's first to a Muslim audience since he became home secretary in May.The speech was Mr Reid's first to a Muslim audience since he became home secretary in May.
During his trip, which also involved a visit to a mosque, he said community and religious leaders could play a key role in the fight against terrorism.During his trip, which also involved a visit to a mosque, he said community and religious leaders could play a key role in the fight against terrorism.
The home secretary said "our fight is not with Muslims generally". Instead, he said, there was a "struggle against extremism".The home secretary said "our fight is not with Muslims generally". Instead, he said, there was a "struggle against extremism".
"Our battle is with those terrorists who have no respect for human life, equality or the democratic process," he said. He warned that terrorist fanatics sought young vulnerable minds to help their cause.
The speech came after some Muslim leaders expressed concerns about the UK's foreign policy and called for it to be changed. Mr Reid said: "There is no nice way of saying this. These fanatics are looking to groom and brainwash children, including your children, for suicide bombings.
Mr Reid spoke of there being a "conflict of values" between "terrorists on one side" and most of "modern civilisation" on the other. "Grooming them to kill themselves in order to murder others."
John Reid asked Muslim parents to keep a close eye on their childrenJohn Reid asked Muslim parents to keep a close eye on their children
He stressed that by protecting families the community would protect itself.
The speech came after some Muslim leaders expressed concerns about the UK's foreign policy and called for it to be changed.
Mr Reid did not tell Muslim parents to report their concerns to the police but wants them to confront their children's behaviour and talk to them.Mr Reid did not tell Muslim parents to report their concerns to the police but wants them to confront their children's behaviour and talk to them.
BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford said Muslim elders felt their "real concerns" about the points raised by the home secretary had been "spoiled by stupid heckling".BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford said Muslim elders felt their "real concerns" about the points raised by the home secretary had been "spoiled by stupid heckling".
In an open letter last month, some Muslims leaders said British foreign policy was putting civilians at increased risk in the UK and abroad.In an open letter last month, some Muslims leaders said British foreign policy was putting civilians at increased risk in the UK and abroad.
Mr Reid described the letter, signed by three Muslim MPs, three peers and 38 organisations, as a "dreadful misjudgement".Mr Reid described the letter, signed by three Muslim MPs, three peers and 38 organisations, as a "dreadful misjudgement".
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Tony Blair said the government alone could not root out extremism in Muslim communities and defeat the terrorism it creates.Earlier this year, Prime Minister Tony Blair said the government alone could not root out extremism in Muslim communities and defeat the terrorism it creates.
After the 7 July attacks last year, ministers organised national roadshows targeting fanaticism.After the 7 July attacks last year, ministers organised national roadshows targeting fanaticism.