UK man arrested for throwing meat at Gurdwara sahib after parliament outcry

London/West Bromwich (The Uttam Hindu): The police have arrested the accused of violating the sanctity of Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib in West Bromwich, UK and hurting religious sentiments. The police have charged 42-year-old Tomasz Bruch for deliberately throwing raw meat outside the Gurdwara. The police have taken action considering it a 'hate crime'. The special thing is that this promptness of the police was seen when the local Labour MP Sarah Coombs raised this sensitive issue loudly in the British Parliament.

CCTV reveals the secret, the accused has no permanent address

Police began their investigation by examining CCTV footage from outside the Gurdwara. The footage clearly showed the suspect taking meat from a bag and throwing it at the Gurdwara gate. Based on this video evidence, police identified him as Tomasz Bruch and arrested him. Police records revealed that the suspect had no permanent address. Following his arrest, he was produced in court and remanded in custody. The next hearing in the case will now take place at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.

The incident took place on December 22nd, and the MP's intervention brought about a speedy recovery

This shameful incident occurred last year on December 22, 2025. The Gurdwara management immediately reported the incident to the police. However, the investigation gained momentum when MP Sarah Coombs initiated a debate in Parliament on January 8, 2026. She described it as a "horrific act motivated by hatred against Sikhs." The MP stated that the attacker had deliberately committed this act against Sikh dignity, which is unacceptable in any civilized society.

The MP expressed happiness, the community demanded strict punishment

Upon receiving news of the accused's arrest, MP Sarah Coombs expressed her happiness by releasing a video on her social media handle "X." She stated that such hatred against any religion will not be tolerated and that she hopes the accused will be punished for his actions. Meanwhile, Hindu and Sikh organizations in Britain have also welcomed the police action. They have appealed for such strict action against those targeting religious sites that no one dares to repeat such a mistake in the future. The police have also assured the community that the perpetrators of hate will be brought to justice.