The police officer, Aml Elsokary, said she found the accused shouting and disturbing her 16-year-old son, screaming "go back to your country".

According to Elsokary, Nelson made reference to the Islamic State and threatened to cut her by the throat.

The victim, who joined the police force after the 9/11 attacks in New York said she has gone about her duties without preferences for faith.

"I became a police officer to show the positive side of a New Yorker, a Muslim woman, that can do the job,"

"I help everybody, no matter what your religion, what's your faith, what you do in New York. I'm born and raised here."

The activities of Islamic terrorists all over the world have caused serious tensions and strained tolerance for Muslims.

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This is as a result of ongoing violent attacks being perpetrated by Islamic extremist all over the world.

Africa seems to be the latest stomping ground for their activities.