Surrey Police will step up its patrols in Muslim communities to reassure residents in the wake of the terror attack near the Finsbury Park Mosque.

The force condemned the attack in the early hours of Monday morning (June 19) as “attack on everyone”.

Officers will be liaising with mosques and Islamic centres across Surrey and sending patrols to reassure local communities over the next week as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close.

An elderly man died and 11 people were injured when a white van drove into a crowd of worshippers in Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park at about 12.20am on Monday.

From yesterday: One dead and eight in hospital after van is driven into crowds near mosque in Finsbury Park

Surrey and Sussex Police Deputy Chief Constable Bernie O’Reilly said: “The victims were from the Muslim community, observing Ramadan – however, an attack on any specific community or faith is an attack on everyone and we won’t let terrorists win by dividing us.

“It is natural that there will be heightened concerns at local mosques and in surrounding communities.

“While details emerge about what happened through this Met Police-led investigation, security is being reviewed in both Surrey and Sussex Police in order for us to keep people safe.”

The victims were gathered outside the Muslim Welfare House near Finsbury Park to break the day’s fast – a pillar of Islam, and practised during the holy month of Ramadan, underpinning the religion’s core values, such as prayer and giving to charity, and increasing piety.

Eid, celebrated when a new moon is sighted on either June 25 or 26, marks the close of the holy month.

Deputy Chief Constable O’Reilly added: “While details emerge about what happened through this Met Police-led investigation, security is being reviewed in both Surrey and Sussex Police in order for us to keep people safe.

“As we approach the end of the month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid with many Muslims going to local mosques, we are liaising with local Muslim groups and mosques to talk through any concerns and will be targeting patrols to help reassure local communities.

“Terrorism and extremism is not limited to people from any particular background, as this event reminds us all and it is important for the public to work with us, and remain vigilant as we tackle the on-going terrorist threats from people with various motivations.

"This is a time for us all to work closely together and unite against those who seek, through violence or extremism, to intimidate or cause fear."

Surrey Police encourages the public to report any suspicious activity using the Anti-Terrorist Hotline number 0800 789 321, or 999 in an emergency.