Religious items defaced at Sikh community centre

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Warwickshire Police said it was called to the Sikh Mission Centre in Nuneaton on Tuesday evening

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A teenager has been arrested after religious items were defaced at a Sikh community centre.

Warwickshire Police said it appeared he broke into the Sikh Mission Centre on Marlborough Road, Nuneaton, at about 17:00 BST on Tuesday.

It said it was called at 19:00 and found food had been tampered with, plus other damage.

The force said it realised this was a "concerning incident" and it was looking to provide reassurance to those affected.

The teenager was interviewed by officers on Wednesday evening, the force said.

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