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    Man arrested after attack on mosque in Co Down

    By Rebecca Black,

    3 hours ago

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    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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