Man Arrested Over Mosque Criminal Damage in Taunton

A 34-year-old man from Taunton has been arrested in connection with criminal damage at a local mosque.

According to police, the man handed himself in at a station on Friday, 12 September, following a public appeal for information. He was taken into custody on suspicion of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage.

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Investigations remain ongoing, and officers have confirmed they are still looking to identify a second man captured in CCTV footage linked to the incident.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. This includes:

  • Witnesses who saw the incident or events leading up to it

  • Residents with CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area at the time

  • Anyone who may recognize the second male in the released image

Those with information can contact police by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 5225251536, or by completing the online appeals form available on the police website.

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