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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Greinne Ni Aodha

Police investigate Belfast Islamic Centre attack as hate crime

Police
  • A viable device was thrown through a window of the Belfast Islamic Centre during evening prayers on Friday night, prompting a police investigation.
  • A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene under the Terrorism Act and remains in police custody.
  • Police are investigating the incident as a potential Hate Crime, though the motive has not yet been definitively established.
  • Local politicians, including Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, swiftly condemned the attack, emphasizing that places of worship should be safe.
  • Authorities are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

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Arrest after suspicious device thrown into Belfast Islamic Center during evening prayers

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