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Man Arrested for Burning Koran Near Memorial

2/2/2025

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A 47-year-old man was taken into custody in Manchester for allegedly setting fire to a Koran near the Glade of Light Memorial. This act comes on the heels of the tragic death of Salwan Momika, a Swedish activist infamous for similar actions. The man now faces charges for a racially aggravated public order offence.

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A 47-year-old man was taken into custody in Manchester for allegedly setting fire to a Koran near the Glade of Light Memorial. This act comes on the heels of the tragic death of Salwan Momika, a Swedish activist infamous for similar actions. The man now faces charges for a racially aggravated public order offence.