Arson probe after Durban mosque set alight
A case of arson has been opened by Durban police after a mosque in Effingham Heights was set on fire.
The incident at the Faizane Mariam Mosque took place in the early hours of the morning.
The building was badly damaged in the blaze.
Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says no one was hurt.
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"The complainant was asleep at the mosque in Effingham when he heard the breaking of a window. When he went to investigate, he saw the fire inside the mosque and managed to escape through the window. No injuries have been reported," she said.
Mbele says police can confirm that a prayer room was extremely damaged.
"An unknown number of suspects poured petrol and fled the scene."
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