Sheffield mosque targeted as Qur’an desecrated in ‘disturbing incident’

Wybourn Islamic Centre in Sheffield says it was targeted after a copy of the Qur’an was desecrated, prompting a police investigation. The incident matters because it is the second time the centre has been targeted in two months, raising concern about people being able to worship without fear or discrimination.

South Yorkshire Police attended, reviewed CCTV, collected fingerprints from the book and interviewed regular attendees. MP Louise Haigh said officers were working with community leaders to identify those responsible; the centre called for community harmony and invited people to visit and talk.