Minister 'appalled' women banned from Muslim run

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AFP via Getty Images The race is an annual event organised by the East London Mosque

The communities secretary has said he was "horrified and appalled" a fundraising run in an east London park barred women from participating. Hundreds took part in the 5 km (3.1 mile) race in Victoria Park on Sunday, according to East London Mosque (ELM), which organised the event.

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