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Thursday, 14 April 2016 - 10:12

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Arrests made in mosque molotov cocktail attack

Another two arrests were made in connection with a Molotov cocktail thrown at a mosque in Enschede in February. Two men aged 24 and 36 were arrested in Enschede on Tuesday, on suspicion of consipiracy and preparation for arson with terrorist intent, according to RTV Oost. The Molotov cocktail was thrown at the mosque on Tweede Emmastraat on February 27th. It caused a small fire, which was quickly extinguished by people in the mosque. The men arrested on Tuesday are the 3rd and 4th suspects arrested in this case. A 33 year old man from Enschede was arrested shortly after the incident. The Prosecutor considers him the prime suspect and he is facing charges of attempted arson with terrorist intent. A woman was arrested in connection with this case earlier this month.

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