A BOOZED-UP trio of Muslim men have been jailed after they rampaged through a city centre attacking people who were "non-believers".

Eyewitnesses feared that Amin Mohmed, Faruq Patel and Mohammed Patel were Islamic State terrorists as they launched attacks on three separate men.

4 Amin Mohamed took part in the rampage through Liverpool town centre Credit: MERSEYSIDE POLICE

Mohmed, 24, and Mohammed Patel, 20, launched an assault when one told them he was a Christian.

Faruq Patel, 19, also filmed an attack while laughing, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

The attacks, which took place in March last year, even saw counter terror cops raid their homes in Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Recorder Louise Brandon, said: "This was a disgraceful and sustained campaign of violence carried out on the streets of this city."

Paul Treble, prosecuting, said an eyewitness became "concerned because one of them seemed to be using racist language" and kept talking about "Muslims and Christians".

They then began quizzing those who passed by about Islam.

4 Witnesses feared that Faruq Patel, along with the other two, were Islamic State terrorists Credit: Merseyside Police

During the rampage they told one victim: "Why aren't you a Muslim?"

They then punched him twice, causing a significant cut above his left eye.

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Faruq Patel admitted filming the attack "because he thought it was funny".

Mohmed and Mohammed Patel, both from Bolton, admitted racially or religiously aggravated assault causing actual bodily harm.

Faruq Patel admitted assault causing actual bodily harm and affray, along with the other two members of the gang.

4 Mohammed Patel was jailed for 42 weeks Credit: Merseyside Police

Sarah Johnston, defending Mohmed, said that the group has been racially abused.

She said: "He has brought not only shame and embarrassment but also distress to his family.

"The Counter Terrorism Unit became involved in the investigation and the defendants' family homes were turned upside down by the police."

4 The trio were jailed today at Liverpool Crown Court Credit: PA:Press Association

Recorder Brandon said the attacks were "violent and senseless", but added that they had been racially abused that evening.

The judge added that one attack was "hostility based on [the victim's] religion".

She added: "References to the fact he was not a Muslim were made and you appeared to justify your actions because of certain beliefs you held."

She said Mohammed “confirmed those targeted that night were targeted because they were white and non-Muslim.”

Mohmed was jailed for 42 weeks and cried while he was sentenced in court today.

Mohammed Patel and Faruq Patel were sentenced to a young offender institution for 42 and 18 weeks respectively.

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