Army to woo British Muslims

Military bosses plan to send serving Muslims back into their communities to encourage others to join the fight in Afghanistan.

General Sir David Richards, Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces, revealed the move in an interview with an internal Ministry of Defence journal.

He said: “There is an appreciation on our part that the Army would be better getting more Muslims into our ranks.”

He added: “I am looking to see if some of our Muslim troops can go back into their communities to act as extra recruiters.”