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Arrest over Nazi symbol graffiti on Muslim centre

Chloe Hughesin Shropshire
Adam Fejfer A swastika is painted in black onto a brick wall with a black door alongside it. There are metal fence panels to the side, leaning against the wall.Adam Fejfer
Police said the symbol was painted on to the building on the evening of 7 May

A man has been arrested after a Nazi symbol was painted on to a town's Muslim centre, which police confirmed they were investigating as a potential hate crime.

The black swastika was drawn on the wall of the Shrewsbury Muslim Centre on Preston Street on 7 May at about 20:10 BST.

West Mercia Police said a 41 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

The force's spokesperson added that the case was being treated as a racially or religiously aggravated hate incident.

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