Norwegian Police Launches Terror Probe On Mosque Attack

12.08.2019 02:05

21 year old local gunman known for anti immigrant, racist views attacked Afghan mosque injuring 1 person.

Norwegian police on Sunday launched a terror investigation into an armed attack on an Afghan mosque in Baerum city.

A 21-year-old gunman on Saturday was arrested after he attacked the Al-Noor Islamic Centre in Baerum, around 20km from Oslo.

The attack took place one day before the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha.

"The attacker is Philip Manshaus, a Norwegian citizen known for his anti-immigrant and far-right views," local broadcaster NRK cited Oslo Police Chief Rune Skjold as saying.

The gunman was overpowered by people at the mosque before police arrived, Skjold said adding that Afghan national Mohamed Rafiq was injured while confronting the attacker. -

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