LAST UPDATE | 12 Aug 2024

A MAN WHO was arrested in connection with an attack on a mosque in county Down on Saturday has been released on bail. 

Detectives, who are investigating the attack on a mosque in Greenwell Street in Newtownards in the early hours Saturday, arrested a man following searches at two properties in Newtownards on Sunday.

The man, aged 42, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted arson, possessing a petrol bomb, and attempted intimidation.
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This evening, police said the man has been “released on bail to allow for further enquiries”. 

In a statement released this morning, a PSNI spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information or footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 53 of 10/08/24.”

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

On Saturday, up to 15,000 people took part in a peaceful anti-racism rally in Belfast after a week of anti-immigrant protests and disorder in the city.