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Attack on Belfast Islamic center during evening prayers investigated as hate crime
- On Friday evening, a device was thrown into the Belfast Islamic Centre on University Road during prayers, forcing evacuation and a police response.
- Following reports of increasing local racist hate and violence, police detained a 34-year-old man at the scene under terrorism-related legislation.
- Police established cordons overnight asking the public to avoid the area while detectives worked quickly to determine the motive, including investigating hate crime.
- Political figures condemned the attack as a "sinister" or "cowardly and vicious act," praised a passer-by who intervened, and emphasized that no one should feel unsafe worshiping.
- The incident highlights community concerns and urges politicians to reflect on their words about migration, calling for active opposition to racism and bigotry.
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The Independent (US)Hate crime investigation after device thrown into Islamic Center during prayers
A 34-year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act and is being held in custody
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Attack on Belfast Islamic center during evening prayers investigated as hate crime
Police in Northern Ireland say a 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a terror offense for allegedly tossing a suspicious device into the Belfast Islamic Center during evening prayers.
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