Knife Scare at East London Mosque
Sajjit Miah, 40, from Old Church Road, E1, was charged with carrying offensive weapons. The drama unfolded on Tuesday, 3 January, when police were called to a mosque in Ford Square at around 12:30pm after reports of a man wielding a knife.
Quick Police Action Avoids Tragedy
Thankfully, no one was hurt during the incident. Miah was arrested and charged on Thursday, 5 January with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon. He was remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Thames Magistrates Court the same day.
Community Left Shaken
The knife scare has left local worshippers rattled. Police continue to investigate, urging anyone with more information to come forward.
