Suspect in linked series of east London Mosque thefts arrested

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Suspect in linked series of east London Mosque thefts arrested

A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of thefts from mosques in London.

Commander Simon Crick of the North East Basic Command Unit which is home to mosques affected by the crimes, said: “This series of thefts is believed to be linked, and has impacted numerous people in boroughs across London.

“It is good progress that an arrest has been made and we will wait to hear the outcome of this development from the detectives who are investigating.

“I have been liaising with our partners from the Newham Muslim Forum and I know that my colleagues in the other areas of London are also in touch with people in the community who have been affected.”

The arrest was made at 11:56hrs on Tuesday 23 May in Plumstead.

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