Crime23 March, 20261 min read
'We're not safe at our mosque after another attack'
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The Elaf Mosque in Cheadle Heath, Stockport, was vandalised and ransacked. Religious texts were thrown on the floor and about £5,000 stolen.
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Opening context
Worshippers at a Greater Manchester mosque have said they are frightened to return to the building after it was vandalised and items were stolen.
Vandalism details
Ben Pickering said he arrived at the Elaf Mosque in Cheadle Heath, Stockport, at 05:34 GMT on Saturday to find it had been "ransacked", with religious texts "thrown on to the floor", equipment vandalised and items including £5,000 in cash stolen.
Impact on Eid
Mosque administrator Ahmed Helal, 38, said the incident was especially sad since it had happened the day after a large Eid celebration at the mosque.
Financial damage
The mosque said it had suffered up to £30,000 worth of damage, including theft and damage to its brand new £6,000 sound system.