Man arrested in connection with criminal damage to mosque

Posted on 12 September 2025, at 15:10 in Arrests

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11 September 2025:CCTV appeal after windows smashed at mosque

We would like to thank all those who shared our appeal in relation to the criminal damage at a mosque in Taunton.

Following the appeal, a man, 34, from Taunton, handed himself in at a police station where he was arrested on suspicion of racially/religiously aggravated criminal damage today (Friday 12 September).

Enquiries into the incident continue. We would still like to speak to the second male in the image (see image below).

CCTV image of a man we want to identify - described as white, short, around 20 to 30 years old, with a ginger beard, who was wearing a check red jacket, blue jeans and white shirt.

Any witnesses and those with CCTV or doorbell/dashcam footage from the time of the incident or the moments leading up to it, or any other information, are asked to call police on 101 quoting 5225251536, or complete our online appeals form.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225251536, or complete our online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.