Detectives from the Counter Terrorism Unit investigating a home-made explosive found near to a Walsall mosque have this afternoon arrested a man on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or damage property. The man, aged 75 years, was arrested at his home in Walsall. He has been taken to a police station in the West Midlands where he is being questioned by detectives. His home address is being searched as part of the investigation. The arrest comes as part of a major investigation by specialist detectives and experts from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. The investigation into the home made explosive commenced on Saturday 22 June when police were called to reports of a suspicious item at the Aisha mosque in Rutter Street, Walsall. Witnesses say that the device exploded outside the perimeter building on Friday night but not realising the significance of the “loud bang", they did not report the matter to police. It was only when a well meaning member of the public recovered the debris and brought it inside the mosque the following day were police contacted. A significant investigation was immediately launched. Many different groups have spoken out in support of the Mosque and we thank the whole community for their support. We continue to appeal to everyone who might have information that can help us to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101. Those who do not wish to speak with police officers directly should call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers will never ask for your name and your call will not be recorded.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:47:07 +0000
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