'Terror attack' blast near West Midlands mosque

Police are treating an explosion near a mosque as a terrorist incident is believed to have been an attempt to cause "serious harm", police said.

ITV News Damon Green:

Counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation after residents heard a loud bang in Tipton, West Midlands, before nails and other debris were found.No one was reported to have been hurt.

The loud bang was reported near the Kanz-ul-Iman Muslim Welfare Association Central Jamia Mosque in Binfield Street, the councillors said.

Army experts are continuing to clear the area to make it safe, and residents have not yet been allowed back into their homes.Speaking to the media near the scene, Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Cann, said the inquiry was launched after a loud bang was heard by residents.