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Man arrested after attack on mosque in Co Down

The mosque at Greenwell Street in Newtownards was attacked on the early hours of Saturday.

By Rebecca Black, PA

A man has been arrested following an attack on a mosque in Co Down.

The mosque on Greenwell Street in Newtownards was attacked in the early hours of Saturday.

Police investigating the incident arrested a 42-year-old man on Sunday following searches at two properties in Newtownards.

He was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted arson, possessing a petrol bomb, and attempted intimidation.

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