Arson in a muslim prayer room at Château-Thierry, in the Aisne – The World

Five outbreaks of fire were recorded by the fire department, which took place before major damage being caused. An investigation has been opened.

departures of original fire malicious took place in a muslim prayer room of Chateau-Thierry, in the Aisne, in the night from Friday to Saturday, a-t-on learned from police source Sunday, 18 December. Five outbreaks of fire were recorded by the fire department, which took place before major damage being caused, said this source to a correspondent of Agence France-Presse.

korans, found burnt, had been used to turn on these lights. The flames have blackened the walls and damaged furniture. An investigation was opened at the office of Chateau-Thierry.

” No threats or claims “

” It is really a criminal act serious. The facts are disturbing. This is the first time that an act like this occurs in Château-Thierry “, has responded to Jacques Krabal, member of parliament and mayor PRG of the city of 15 000 inhabitants. The prayer hall was managed by the cultural Association of morocco and was of sufficient size to accommodate its 200 members, according to the municipal official.

” there has been no threats or demands “, has pointed out on France 3 Picardie, the attorney general of the parquet de Soissons, Baptist Bladier who has visited the scene of the fire Saturday morning. the ” We are outraged, shocked and was not expecting it because [there were] no tensions, no threat “, has confirmed to France 3 that the secretary of the association that manages the prayer hall, Younes Mellas. the ” The mayor has planned to install surveillance cameras in the street in front of our flag “, added Mr Mellas, saying it was reassured by the support of the authorities.