Last Updated Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:18PM EDT Two people are facing charges after allegedly trying to break into a mosque in Scarborough. Toronto police were called to the Islamic Institute of Toronto near Finch Avenue East and Neilson Road shortly before noon. According to police, two people believed to be under the influence of illicit drugs tried to gain entry into the mosque and made threats to staff there. Police said a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were arrested and are facing a number of charges, including break and enter, uttering threats and mischief endangering life. Police did not say why the two were trying to get into the mosque, which is closed because of COVID-19.
Two people charged after trying to break into Toronto mosque
arynews.tv - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arynews.tv Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Islamophobia is real : Community leaders express shock after threats, arrests at Scarborough, Ont mosque
toronto.ctvnews.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from toronto.ctvnews.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.