A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Manchester city Centre after allegedly burning a copy of the Quran in a livestreamed video on social media. The incident, which has sparked outrage, took place on Saturday at the Glade of Light memorial, a site dedicated to honoring the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, reported the Sky News.
Footage circulating online appeared to show the Islamic holy book being set on fire, prompting swift police action. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man’s arrest on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
Authorities have stated that they take such incidents extremely seriously, as they can provoke tensions and harm community relations. The suspect remains in custody for questioning, and investigations are ongoing. Police have also urged the public to remain calm and avoid escalating tensions as they look into the matter.
