Suspected shotgun fire targets mosque in northwestern France
11:21, 10/04/2024, Wednesday
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Police presence to be increased around mosque during Eid al-Fitr, marking end of holy month of Ramadan, say authorities
A mosque in the northern French department of Manche was targeted by suspected shotgun fire, according to media reports Tuesday.
The front door of the mosque in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin was damaged during the attack late Monday.
Police were deployed to ensure the security of the mosque.
Police presence will be increased around the mosque during Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, according to authorities.
The Le Mans Governorship expressed solidarity with the mosque management and community in a post on X.
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