A 47-year-old man has been arrested following a brazen arson attack at the Islamic Centre of England in Vale">Maida Vale.
Firebombs Thrown into Centre Grounds
Just after midnight on Tuesday, February 3, emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a fire.
Two flammable objects were hurled onto the centre’s property, setting fire to a cabin and a nearby parked vehicle. The suspect fled in a car before the flames extinguished themselves.
Tensions are already running high due to recent events in Iran, and this attack will only fuel community concerns.
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We urge calm, ask the public to let officers carry out their work, and avoid any escalation.”
Call Police with Any Info
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 0069/03FEB.
