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Petrol Bomb Arson Hits Blackburn Café, No Hate Motive

5/14/2026

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Two masked men threw a petrol bomb into the prayer room of Café Raha in Blackburn, causing fire damage.
Lancashire Police said the arson does not appear to be racially or religiously motivated.
Owner Mohammed Awais believes the cafe was targeted because it is doing well.
Fire crews spent two hours on site and extinguished the blaze without injuries.
Police increased patrols in the area and are reviewing CCTV footage.

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Two masked men threw a petrol bomb into the prayer room of Café Raha in Blackburn, causing fire damage.
Lancashire Police said the arson does not appear to be racially or religiously motivated.
Owner Mohammed Awais believes the cafe was targeted because it is doing well.
Fire crews spent two hours on site and extinguished the blaze without injuries.
Police increased patrols in the area and are reviewing CCTV footage.