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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Man Brandishing Knife Arrested at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

A man was arrested for brandishing a knife at the Grand Mosque. (SPA file photo)

Police in the holy city of Makkah announced on Thursday the arrest of a man who was brandishing a knife inside the Masjid al-Haram, or Grand Mosque.

A police statement said the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon.

The man, it added, was carrying a knife and chanting slogans in support of terrorist organizations.

He was immediately arrested.

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