They wrote “Christian dogs” on his home. At school, his children were told by fellow pupils: “We can’t play with you, you’re Christians.” Sixteen years of persecution against Nissar Hussain and his family culminated in a brutal attack. He was hospitalised with a broken kneecap and fractured arm. He and his family now live in a secret location. Their crime? Being Muslim converts to Christianity.

Now an MP leading the Government’s inquiry into hate crime is urging people to raise their voices about anti-Christian hate crime in Britain.