CCTV shows moment man tries to launch arson attack on Islamic centre as cops launch probe

POLICE are hunting a man who launched an attempted arson attack on an Islamic centre.

A suspect was captured on CCTV lighting what is believed to be an instant lighting BBQ bag.

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The fire thankfully did not take hold and there was no significant damage.

Surrey Police have now launched an investigation following the arson attempt on October 18 at Molesey Islamic Cultural Centre in Surbiton.

The force has released CCTV images and say they wish to identify the person captured on camera.

A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses following attempted arson at the Molesey Islamic Cultural Centre last Wednesday (18 October).

"We want to identify the person in the CCTV images and ask anyone with any information to please contact us immediately via direct message, quoting PR/45230117900.

"These CCTV images are the best we have, and we are hoping that they will assist with our appeal."

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