Burnley man arrested after mosque break-in

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The break-in happened at Shah Jalal Mosque in Burnley

A man has been arrested after a break-in at a mosque in Lancashire.

Police said a man ran away after he was challenged by some men already inside Shah Jalal Mosque in Burns Street, Burnley, at about 10:35 BST on Wednesday.

A 38-year-old man from Burnley has been detained on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

Lancashire Police is appealing for anyone with information to contact the force.

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