Muslim fostering row: Times journalist defends story

Reporter Andrew Norfolk says story is in public interest, while council mayor criticises ‘sensationalist’ claims ‘not based in fact’

The journalist behind a controversial story about a fostering placement in Tower Hamlets has defended his coverage in the face of further criticism from the mayor of the local authority.

The Times, after seeing leaked confidential documents, reported that a “white Christian child” had been left distressed after being placed with two Muslim households in the east London borough over the past six months. The initial claims have proven to be a one-sided account as the week unfolded.

Related: Muslim fostering row: how the Times and Mail gave a skewed portrayal

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