Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in London mosque attack. Image via Reuters.
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in London mosque attack

The 70-year-old muazzin at the London Central mosque, who is responsible for delivering the call to prayers, was stabbed once in the shoulder by a man who had previously been seen at the mosque and has now been arrested for attempted murder. Eyewitnesses report the man was wearing a red hooded top and jeans and had remained completely silent before and after the attack, which took place in the afternoon.

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Thu Feb 20 - BBC

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