Manchester mosque fire possible arson

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    It is feared that a fire at a mosque in Manchester may have been a case of arson.

    Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused when a blaze broke out at the Al-Falah Masjid Islamic Centre, on Heywood Street, in Cheetham Hill, at 10.30pm on Sunday 9 December.

    There have been no reports of any injuries.

    A fire service spokesperson said they believe the fire was started deliberately and the police are investigating.

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