MUSLIM leaders in Huddersfield are to sign a declaration vowing to beat extremism.

In a show of unity they will be joined tomorrow by MPs Barry Sheerman, Shahid Malik and Kali Mountford, as well as Chief Supt Barry South, the head of police in Kirklees.

Several guests will speak at the event, to be held at the Hanfia Institute in Bentley Street, Lockwood, from 1pm until 3pm.

The institute's secretary, Mohammed Imran, who wrote the letter with the approval of other leaders, said the event was a show of solidarity.

He said: "The programme will begin with the recitation of the Holy Koran, after which guest speakers will express their views on recent events.

"This will be followed by a presentation on the Muslim community in Huddersfield."

A brief talk on the Islamic perspective on the attacks will be followed by prayers.

PEOPLE of all faiths will march in Huddersfield to declare: We're united for peace.

Hundreds are expected to join the Interfaith Walk of Friendship through the town on Saturday, July 30.

Organisers said their aim was to spell out how the silent majority want to live in love and peace with each other.

Buddhists, Baha'is, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs will be represented on the walk, which starts from the Muslim Community Centre, Clare Hill at 10am.