Young Muslims came together to air their feelings and to discuss attitudes post 7 July bombings in London.

Young people met with civic leaders to consider the impact 7/7 was having on young Muslims living in Pendle.

In line with the Governments agenda to consult with Muslim communities, the opportunity was supported by local organisations in the first event of its kind in East Lancashire.

Mr Anayat Mohammad of East Lancs Together, the Home Office community cohesion initiative working across East Lancashire said: "Young people under the age of 25 represent 50% of the Muslim population in Britain, it's vital that their views are heard, and they form the future direction for the Muslim community.

"Their participation in community affairs is growing, its important that continues to create a better tomorrow for the Muslim community living in this country."

Young people considered questions such as Dr Shazia Malik, a member of the recent task force set up by the Government presented findings by the task force, and added Pendle young Muslims as being the first in the country to hear feedback of this work.

A proposal to form a Pendle Young Muslims Panel was carried as something to work towards in bringing similar themes together in Pendle.