Community centre fire treated as arson & 'racist attack'
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a fire destroyed a community centre in Birmingham.
Arsonists torch community arts centre in 'racist' attack
An arts & community centre in Birmingham has been targeted by arsonists in what's believed to be a racially motivated attack.
Ulfah Arts And Media, based at Highgate Craft Centre in Highgate Square, was destroyed in the blaze in the early hours of Tuesday 20th May.
A spokesperson for the centre says the fire comes after the centre's CEO received anti-islamic hate mail.
West Midlands Police say they are treating the fire as arson and are investigating.
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