London Mosque Torched, Far-Right Group’s Initials Found at Scene
Counter-terrorism officers are investigating a suspicious fire at a Somali community center in north London where graffiti spelling out the name of a far-right group was left on the building.
The Metropolitan Police said officers and fire services were called early Wednesday morning to a fire at the Somali Bravanese Welfare Association, which CBS News partner network Sky News says was being used as a mosque.
Police say the fire caused extensive damage to the community center, and graffiti reading “EDL” — the anti-immigrant English Defense League — was found on the building.
The force said the fire is being treated as suspicious and police are investigating any potential connection between the blaze and the graffiti.
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