An MP has reached out to the foreign secretary and the Israeli ambassador after a Blackburn man was allegedly beaten as he headed to a mosque for morning prayers.

Kate Hollern, MP for Blackburn, was contacted by a family after their 26-year-old son was allegedly attacked with a baton by police while in Jerusalem.

A social media post about the incident alleges the family were walking to Al Aqsa mosque in the Old City for morning prayer on April 5 when they were confronted by Israeli Officers in riot gear.

The mosque is located close to various historical and holy sites for followers of Judaism and Christianity.

The location holds high geopolitical significance, and has been a primary flashpoint in the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

The social media post goes on to claim the older family members were allowed to pass with no issues, but that Israeli officers then attacked the man’s 26-year-old son.

The father tried to intervene, shouting that they were British, but the attack continued, it said.

The post, which was also sent as a letter to Kate Hollern, reads: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on a completely innocent person and knowing well that we're British citizens.

“This was not a one-off isolated incident as there were two other young British men, both 23 years old and from Luton, suffered a similar fate at the same time.

“Although my son was later treated for his injuries and recovered after a few days it has still left a very traumatic and psychological hurt for both of us.”

A spokesperson for Kate Hollern's office said she has written to the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, and also Israel's Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely regarding the matter.

The Foreign Office said it will always support British nationals in need of assistance if contacted.