Man arrested in connection with attacks on Muslim graves

Article published: Friday, February 5th 2010

A 22 year old man has been arrested by police investigating vandalism of Muslim graves in south Manchester. He was held by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and has been bailed until 11 March 2010 pending further inquiries.

As reported by MULE last year a spate of three separate incidents occurred in September and November, in which headstones were broken, pushed over and smashed at Southern Cemetary. In response various religious leaders and organisers of anti-fascist group Unite Against Facism (UAF) condemned the attacks and peace vigils were held.

The timing of the first incident was significant, taking place just a week before a demonstration planned by the anti-Islam group English Defence League (EDL).

Inquiries are ongoing, and police are continuing to appeal for information. Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 0161 856 6151 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More: News, Policing

Comments

No comments found

The comments are closed.

Culture

Halloween creatures invade Manchester early: chance to win two tickets to the Illuminaughty Halloween party!

A heavy mist suddenly falls on a darkened Manchester hiding from sight unspeakably hideous creatures. Drums can be heard in the distance lulling you into a hypnotic trance, the work of witches and daemons no doubt. Or perhaps Voodoo ring masters, descending onto the city streets armed with psychedelic beats banged out by their armies of musical Goblins possessed with the desire for mischief and fun. It must be that time of year again; it can only be the Illuminaughty Halloween party.

Science Slam: a synergy of science and poetry transcends expectations

Poetry and science are two things generally not associated with each other, in fact if you joined the two in a word association test you would be one step closer to a chemical cosh and your very own padded cell. However the audience attending the Science Slam at the packed out Nexus Art Cafe Thursday night will never again doubt the validity of the two pursuits being combined; though I can’t rule out they may end up bouncing of the walls of a padded cell at some time in the future.

Review: Greater Manchester Fringe Festival – A Dream Play

We were outside Nexus Art Café in the Northern Quarter, queuing, when a car raced up, the driver shoved a woman to the pavement and the performance began. This was the introduction to the character Aggie in A Dream Play by the Déjà Vu Ensemble, daughter of the gods, who has come to our world to learn what it means to be human.