World leaders express concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan

We want the world to know that we want peace, we want to say no to war,

said Naheeda Nasir, who attended the protest

Many communities are feeling the distress emanating from the region, and it is crucial for emotions to not run high,

he said

When things like this in the region happen emotions run high and it can spill out into this country, especially among the young on both sides,

he said

The situation in the region is alarming and there is a genuine fear that tensions from the region could spill into the streets here in Leicester,

he said

David Lammybritish foreign minister

Current tensions between India and Pakistan are a serious concern,

British foreign minister David Lammy said in a statement