Arson suspected in mosque fire
Members of an Essex Islamic centre that suffered a suspected overnight arson attempt said they are "very saddened" by the attack. Police are investigating the motives behind the incident.
Mosque leader suspects 'anti-Muslim attack' in Essex
One of the heads of an Essex mosque hit overnight by a suspected arson attempt says he believes it may be an anti-Muslim attack.
Zia Rehman, vice-chairman of the Harlow Islamic Centre, said:
There has been a spike in hate crimes against Muslims in recent months following the death of Fusilier Lee Rigby outside Woolwich Barracks in south-east London in May.
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