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Man arrested over 'attack' on Braintree mosque | |
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson and possession of an offensive weapon at an Essex mosque. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson and possession of an offensive weapon at an Essex mosque. |
Police said the 43-year-old was held after officers were called to a prayer centre in Silks Way, Braintree, at 19:25 BST. | Police said the 43-year-old was held after officers were called to a prayer centre in Silks Way, Braintree, at 19:25 BST. |
On his Twitter account, local MP Brooks Newmark said a man armed with knives and an incendiary device had "attacked" the mosque. | On his Twitter account, local MP Brooks Newmark said a man armed with knives and an incendiary device had "attacked" the mosque. |
Police said the "full circumstances" were under investigation. | Police said the "full circumstances" were under investigation. |
A spokesman for the Essex force said: "Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Braintree following reports of a man in possession of a knife outside the prayer centre in Silks Way, Braintree. | A spokesman for the Essex force said: "Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Braintree following reports of a man in possession of a knife outside the prayer centre in Silks Way, Braintree. |
"Police continue to investigate the full circumstances of the incident and as such it would not be appropriate to speculate at this time." | "Police continue to investigate the full circumstances of the incident and as such it would not be appropriate to speculate at this time." |
Mr Newmark, MP for Braintree, later removed his original tweet but added: "Just met with leaders of local mosque in Braintree which was attacked this evening. Thanked local police for their swift response." | Mr Newmark, MP for Braintree, later removed his original tweet but added: "Just met with leaders of local mosque in Braintree which was attacked this evening. Thanked local police for their swift response." |
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