He continued, “We’re not far away either; these are very troubling times for all of us.
Rafiq added: “In the family groups, everyone is checking in on each other, staying in touch, and keeping each other safe.
“It’s terrifying to go to sleep at night in your own home and not feel safe; it’s not something you should be thinking about, but that’s the reality for most people right now.”
On Sunday, masked anti-immigrant rioters broke into an asylum seekers’ hotel in Rotherham and flung chairs and long pieces of wood at police.
Rafiq stated that his loved ones have avoided going out alone and are keeping an eye on the rioting “to stay out of harm’s way”.
He added, “Everyone is urging each other to; if there is a necessity to go out, you are not alone; nevertheless, if you can avoid it, do so.
“That is the same for my family. We’re speaking, trying to watch where these riots are, and keeping ourselves out of harm’s path.
