Northern Ireland mosque replica bonfire sparks racial hatred condemnation

A replica of a mosque has been placed on top of a bonfire pyre in Northern Ireland, sparking condemnation as an act of 'vile' racial hatred.

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Man arrested after mosque replica put on Northern Ireland bonfire investigated as 'hate crime'

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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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Man arrested after mosque replica put on Northern Ireland bonfire investigated as 'hate crime'

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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Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations.

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