UK’s West Midlands Police, which is main the investigation with the help of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), mentioned a person was arrested on suspicion of tried homicide after the assault on Monday night.
London,UPDATED: Mar 21, 2023 23:51 IST
United Kingdom Police launched a probe after a person was on fireplace by a male suspect. (AFP/File)
By Press Trust of India: The UK police have launched an investigation after a person strolling house from a mosque in Birmingham was set on fireplace by a male suspect.
West Midlands Police, which is main the investigation with the help of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), mentioned a person was arrested on suspicion of tried homicide after the assault on Monday night.
The sufferer was taken to the hospital with critical accidents which aren’t believed to be life-threatening.
“Our officers have been working through the night to establish what happened and who is responsible,” Chief Superintendent Richard North, Commander of Birmingham police.
“We are taking this matter extremely seriously and are using all the resources available to us. We are keeping an open mind to the motive of the attacker and we won’t speculate further at this stage,” he said.
The victim was walking home from Dudley Road mosque in the city, when he was approached by a man.
He spoke to him briefly before spraying with an unknown substance and then his jacket was set alight, causing burns to his face, the police said.
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The West Midlands Police said it is examining CCTV and speaking to witnesses and urged the community to work with its officers to avoid any speculation at this stage. Extra officers have been patrolling the area to speak to the community and to provide reassurance.
North said the force’s investigation continues with support from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands CTU because of their specialist capabilities to help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We have officers patrolling the local area to reassure people and we are visiting local faith establishments to keep them informed,” he added.
Police are additionally wanting into whether or not an identical assault in west London final month, the place an 82-year-old man was set on fireplace exterior a mosque, is linked.
The Metropolitan Police beforehand mentioned the London sufferer was set alight as he left the West London Islamic Centre at Singapore Road within the Ealing borough on February 27.
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Mar 21, 2023
