Britain: Police Investigate Fire at Islamic Community Center in Muswell Hill
June 6th, 2013Via: Guardian:
Police are treating a fire that badly damaged an Islamic community centre and mosque as suspicious amid continuing fears of reprisals after the Woolwich murder.
Specialist officers from the Metropolitan police’s counter-terrorism command are leading the investigations in to the incident at Muswell Hill, north London.
Police have also confirmed that graffiti reading “EDL” – which may stand for English Defence League, a far right group – was found at the building, while neighbours reported hearing a loud explosion in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A large area has been cordoned off with officers conducting a fingertip search in surrounding streets.
Scotland Yard said: “The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and is being treated as suspicious at this stage … Graffiti reading EDL has been found on the building. Police are investigating any potential connection between the graffiti and the fire.”
There have been no arrests.
