Burning of mosque replica on bonfire sparks sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland

A replica mosque was burned on a bonfire in Northern Ireland, sparking concerns about hate crimes and sectarian tensions.

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had "commenced a significant and complex policing operation" to remove a "hate display".

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BBC 1d ago

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had "commenced a significant and complex policing operation" to remove a "hate display".

Sky 2d ago

A replica mosque being put on top of a loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland is being investigated by police as a potential hate crime.

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