EFFORTS have been made to calm tensions that have arisen in Tilbury following social media publication of a video made by two Muslims in the town.

The video contained derogatory comments about Tilbury, which have caused alarm and concern and talk of a counter protest outside a mosque off St Chads Road in the town.

It was scheduled for the coming weekend, though Thurrock Nub News understands it has now been called off.

Elders at the mosque have disassociated themselves with the video and have barred its two makers from future attendance.

Police are aware of the situation and are monitoring events.

A statement has also been issued by Tilbury Community Forum, that was issued last night (Wednesday, 22 February).

It reads: "The Forum were contacted yesterday via an official channel to make us aware of a video being circulated on social media, filmed outside the Mosque on St Chads Road.

"The comments made in this video were outrageous, inflammatory and are neither appreciated or welcome in this community.

"Due to the alarming content of the post we reached out to the management team at the Mosque to bring this video to their attention as the attitudes expressed by these individuals goes against the actual Tilbury residents who use it. 

"The Mosque Management Committee have asked that we share their attached statement."