Two Birmingham men have been arrested this afternoon after five mosques had their windows smashed yesterday morning (21/03).
A man, aged 34 handed himself into a Birmingham police station and was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage. A man, aged 38 was also arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage this afternoon after being detained by members of the community. Both remain in custody this evening.
The investigation continues by West Midlands Police supported by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit.
This is a significant step forward. However, the investigation continues into the motive for the incidents.
