Burnley mosque intruder chased off after break-in
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The break-in happened at Shah Jalal Mosque in Burnley
Police are investigating the motive of a break-in at a mosque in Lancashire.
A man broke into the Shah Jalal Mosque in Burns Street, Burnley, at about 10:35 BST on Wednesday.
He was challenged by men already inside the building before fleeing.
Lancashire Police appealed anyone with information to come forward, adding: "We are at the early stages of our investigation and we are working to fully understand the motive of the offender."
The force also urged people not to "engage in any unhelpful speculation".
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