Altaf Hussain’s London home attacked by masked men

The incident took place at the residence of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain in north London's Mill Hill area. MQM officials shared video footage showing two men entering the property and allegedly attempting to force their way inside the house.

According to the party’s account, the men jumped over the front gate and caused damage while trying to gain entry. A front door and a window were reportedly damaged during the incident.

Masked men allegedly attempt to enter home

Footage shared by MQM officials shows two masked men jumping into the property. The video also appears to show damage to the entrance and cracks in a window near the main door.

MQM officials said the men attempted to enter the house twice. They reportedly entered the property initially, left, and returned around 10 minutes later.

Altaf Hussain was inside the residence when the incident occurred. According to the party’s account, he was in his bedroom, only a short distance from the area where the men allegedly attempted to enter.

The intruders reportedly fled after an alarm was activated. The circumstances surrounding the alarm and the men’s actions remain part of the ongoing investigation.

🚨BREAKING: Two masked men have attacked MQM leader Altaf Hussain at his home in London. The two men broke into the Mill Hill home of MQM founder Altaf Hussain, causing significant damage to the property, according to party sources. The intruders jumped over the front gate two times and tried to force their way into the house, damaging the front door and a window. Hussain was inside his ground-floor bedroom, only a few feet from the attempted entry point. The men fled after the security alarm was activated. MQM activists immediately contacted police, who arrived at the scene and began conducting forensic examinations and investigating the incident.

— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) September 17, 2026

Police investigate reported attack

Police were called following the incident, according to MQM officials. Officers reportedly attended the property, and forensic inquiries were carried out as part of the investigation.

The police were said to have collected forensic evidence from the scene. However, the identities of the two masked men and their possible motive had not been established in the information available.

There was also no immediate confirmation about whether the incident was connected to any wider threat or dispute. Authorities will need to examine the available footage and forensic material to determine what happened.

The reported attack has raised questions about the security of Hussain’s residence. However, the motive behind the incident remains unclear, and no individual or group has been publicly identified as responsible.

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Altaf Hussain describes the incident

Following the incident, Altaf Hussain appeared outside the property alongside around a dozen supporters. He described the alleged attempts by the masked men to enter his home and referred to the damage visible at the entrance.

Hussain said the men first jumped into the property and later returned. He also showed a flower pot, which he claimed had been used to strike the window beside the main entrance.

The footage shared by MQM officials showed visible cracks in the glass. The damage to the door and window was presented as evidence of the reported attempt to enter the residence.

The account of the incident has so far come mainly from MQM officials and footage shared by the party. Further details from the police investigation may help clarify the sequence of events.

MQM-London calls for thorough investigation

The MQM-London Rabta Committee condemned the reported incident and called on British authorities to conduct a detailed investigation.

Party officials described the incident as a serious security concern for Altaf Hussain. They urged authorities to identify those responsible and determine why the residence was targeted.

The committee also questioned whether the men acted independently or were sent by someone else. However, no evidence establishing the attackers’ motive or alleged links had been publicly confirmed.

The investigation is expected to focus on the video footage, forensic evidence and the circumstances surrounding the reported attempts to enter the property. Until the inquiry is completed, the identities and intentions of the masked men remain unknown.