Members of Enfield's Muslim community have come under attack following the London terror bombs.

Since July 7, seventeen racially motivated incidents have been reported to police with Muslim women in traditional dress being a main target.

Police have made a number of arrests for incidents of verbal and physical abuse and believe many more incidents have gone unreported.

A police vehicle dedicated to responding to any reported incidents is patrolling the streets while mosques have been offered security.

Supt Dave Reed, of Enfield police, urged victims of racial attacks to get in touch.

He said: There have been a number of incidents, but of course just one is regrettable. We need to know when people are being intimidated, how big the problem is, what we can do and how we can work with the community.

"Call the police or dial 999 in an emergency."

Supt Reed said police and faith groups have worked closely together following the attacks in London.

On Tuesday evening community and faith leaders met police chiefs to continue their pledge to work together.

And on Thursday more than 160 residents gathered at Safer Neighbourhood meetings across the borough to share their concerns.

The message was of one of vigilance and communication', said Supt Reed.

He said: "There is an acknowledgement this is a difficult time. A lot of people in the community have been touched by what has happened, if not directly in terms of loved ones being killed or injured then because many travelled on the routes where the bombs exploded.

"This is a time of vigilance, but it is also a time to reflect. Police will be engaging with various community leaders about how we should move on. The community needs to pull together."