Pair jailed for 'deplorable' attack outside mosque during Ramadan

Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:16

A couple have been jailed after a child was subjected to a 'deplorable' attack outside Jersey's Islamic Centre during Ramadan.

Tamara Dubois (37) and Jade Hamon (52) have been sentenced in connection with the incident outside the Jersey Islamic Centre in March 2026.

Following a trial in Jersey's Royal Court, they were found guilty of disorderly conduct, with Dubois also convicted of three counts of assault, including one against the child.

Hamon has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail, with Dubois handed a jail term of four years and two months.

In sentencing today (9 November) the court heard that the young victim had left the mosque and was reading a book outside, as other members of the congregation also left the centre.

Dubois first shouted 'what are you looking at' at the child and became increasingly aggressive, with Hamon shouting at the child to 'stop reading the f***** Qur'an.'

The court heard that Dubois followed the child to a gate that they had to hide behind, grabbed her arm, and shouted in her face.

The pair also attacked and threatened adult members of the congregation who tried to protect the child.

Other witnesses recall Dubois shouting 'f***** muslims', and Hamon shouting 'f*** you and f**** your religion', along with foul anti-Islam insults and accusations at the men.

Hamon was also holding up a middle-finger placard as he shouted.

Members of the mosque recalled not knowing if it was safe to come to prayer or even to go into town, with the child saying she did not leave the house for over a month.

The incident was treated by police as a hate crime, and anyone who experiences or sees hate-motivated behaviour is asked to report it to the authorities.

In sentencing, the judge said:

"Worshippers of whatever religion are entitled to come and go to their place of worship without fear of abuse.

"These worshippers were at their place of worship during Ramadan, this being a period that is of particular significance for those of the Islamic faith.

"You turned what should have been a time of peace and reflection into an episode in which they were subject to religious abuse, which clearly made them fear for their safety, both at the time, and in the future."

Hamon and Dubois were also sentenced for importing heroin into Jersey.

Nearly 20g of the Class A drug was concealed internally by Dubois when the pair travelled from France on the St Malo ferry on 21 June 2026.

Hamon was also sentenced for cannabis possession.