'Boycott Islam' stickers prompt Asian fear

STICKERS urging people to "Boycott Islam" have been posted on a shop window, sparking fear in the city's Asian community.

The Capital's only Asian councillor, Shami Khan, said it was the latest attack on the Muslim community.

He said some businesses run by Muslims had reported a downturn since the London bombings.

And the Edinburgh Racial Equality Council said some Asian shopkeepers had received anonymous calls from people accusing them of being terrorists.

Last week, racists targeted Nicolson Square Methodist Church with leaflets containing offensive messages after it forged links with Edinburgh's Central Mosque next door.

Nina Giles, EREC director, said: "It would concern me if it is part of an organised attack. If it is just one person, it is less concerning. We will be reporting it to the police."