Arrest after man stabbed in Bradford mosque
The man, in his 20s, is in a critical condition
A man has been arrested after another man was stabbed at a mosque in Bradford, leaving him in a "critical condition".
The man, who is in his 20s, was seriously injured inside the Islamic Centre in Newton Street on Monday morning.
Police said emergency services found him " seriously injured with a bladed weapon" and he was taken to hospital for treatment.
A man was arrested at a nearby address, and a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said the incident is not being treated as a terror act or a hate crime.
Chief Superintendent Rob McCoubrey of Bradford Police, said: “Detectives are conducting a number of enquiries into this serious incident today and a man remains in police custody after being arrested in connection with the attack on the victim.
“We are not seeking anyone else in connection with what took place and local NPT officers are conducting reassurance patrols and speaking with residents in the local area.
“This is clearly a distressing incident for the victim’s family and local community and West Yorkshire Police will continue to provide visible reassurance and support as the investigation progresses. "