CCTV appeal after arson attempt on Surrey Islamic centre

The Molesey Islamic Cultural Centre, near Surbiton was targeted.

Surrey Police have released CCTV images after an arson attempt on an Islamic centre in Surrey.
Author: Emma SmithPublished 25th Oct 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted arson attack at the Molesey Islamic Cultural Centre last Wednesday (18 October).

At around 1:45am, the suspect approached a wooden door and set light to what appeared to be an instant lighting BBQ bag. Fortunately, the fire did not take hold and there was no significant damage.

Police want to identify the person in the CCTV images and ask anyone with any information to please contact us immediately via direct message, quoting PR/45230117900.

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