A suspect has been arrested in connection to the vandalism at a mosque in Pointe-Saint-Charles.
The suspect is a 50-year-old man, who was recognized by police as they responded to a case of domestic disturbance in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough Wednesday.
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According to Montreal police spokesperson Daniel Lacoursière, officers matched him to video surveillance footage of the suspect accused of vandalizing the Khadija Mosque, on the corner of Centre and Ropery street.
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He appeared in court Thursday via video conference to faces charges of assaulting a family member and will be sent for a psychological evaluation.
The man is also expected to be in court Friday to face charges in the Pointe-Saint-Charles mosque vandalism incident.
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Lacoursière expects he will face charges of mischief on a house of worship.
Montreal police claim the suspect is known to police.
Back at the Khadija Mosque, they feel relieved.
“Thanks to all media and our police department. It’s really good thing and we know there will be justice in the court,” said mosque member Hussein Mobarek.
The mosque said since the incident they’ve received flowers, donations and dozens of letters of support from the community.
They’re holding an open house Sunday at 11 a.m., to show both their appreciation to those who have contacted them and to welcome more people.
“Through the conversation, through dialogue, through association, they will understand that we are every individual, we are the same … we are human beings,” said mosque treasurer Fazle Elahi Ahmad.
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