Islamic centre imam calls for 'peace' after 'politically motivated' attack on mosque
The imam of an Islamic centre says his mosque was targeted because of links to the Iranian government - which he denies.
READ MORE:Armed police stop Audi and arrest suspect in Aldi supermarket car park after 'linked' shootings “We have worshippers who come here who are pro government and anti government. Some people know we are Iranian and they think this place somehow belongs to the supreme leader. Police have since said they will be stepping up patrols around mosques and Islamic centres in Greater Manchester following the 'disturbance' amid protests taking place across the world following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran. Officers believe the incident to be linked to a protest in the city centre earlier in the day and have now launched an investigation.
"I’d like to reassure our local communities that we have increased patrols to keep people safe by minimising the risk of any further disorder. We are following up on a number of lines of enquiry and I would ask that anyone with information contacts police at the earliest opportunity.
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