MUSLIM organisations and representatives from Nottingham's Interfaith Council met yesterday to respond to the Woolwich incident.
They were also joined by some community organisations as they met at the Islamic Centre in St Ann's to unite in their condemnation of the terrorist murder of British soldier.
Father-of-one Lee Rigby, 25, was hacked to death in daylight on Wednesday in front of horrified witnesses by two men.
Following the event Notts Police have already spoken out to reassure the public that they will not tolerate any action that may cause harassment or fear amongst residents.
Now faith leaders at the St Ann's meeting have spoken out to display the unity and cohesion that exists within the city.
Nottingham Interfaith Council issued the following statement: "We totally condemn the killing of an innocent person in Woolwich earlier this week and we also condemn all forms of extremism whatever they are.
"The thoughts of both the Muslim community and other faith communities in Nottingham are with the family of the man who lost his life and we pray for him."
The Muslim Organisation said in a statement: "These people do not represent the peace loving Muslim community or Islam at all."
There will be a unity and solidarity event on Wednesday, May 29, at 7pm at the Kashmir Centre in Carlton.
It is expected that more than 500 people will attend to demonstrate that Nottingham is united against extremism.