The police are investigating a suspected hatred crime after a viable equipment was thrown through a window of Belfast Islamic Center during the evening prayer.
The incident occurring during the worshiper was motivated to shut down the night’s view, the public advised to escape from the area.
Local politicians have rapidly condemned the “cowardly” attack, emphasizing that individuals should feel safe in their places of worship. Hillary Ben, secretary of Northern Ireland, expressed his deep concern, called the act “shameful”.
“In this way hate has no place in Northern Ireland. If someone has any information about it, please contact PSNI,” he said.
Police said they participated in a security warning on University Road in South Belfast on Friday night after receiving a report at around 10.10 pm.
A 34 -year -old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act and is being detained.
Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McConley said, “Police received a report on Friday 20 June at around 10.10 pm that an object was thrown through a window on a property in the university’s university road area.”
“The officials participated and discovered the building where a suspicious tool was discovered.
“The outer technical authorities participated in the item and investigated which was determined as viable and has since been removed for the forensic examination.
“A 34 -year -old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act at the scene and is currently in police custody. It is important to emphasize, while the suspect has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, the motive for the attack has not yet been established.
“Serious Crime Branch detectives are currently working at speed and searching for many possible motivational factors including the possibility that it is a hatred crime.
“At this time, no other person is being demanded regarding the attack.”
Alliance MLA condemned the attack for South Belfast Paula Bradshow, stating that “the variety of South Belfast was not reflected in 2025”.
“The attack was again designed to create fear among the people inside the center, who were in prayer at that time.
“Nevertheless, I am grateful for the intervention of a nearby passer and for police work. They were more contemplated about the true spirit of Belfast, where most people rejoice in diversity.
“I would like to express my solidarity with all those who were vacated and thanks me to all those who worked to ensure their safety.”
Sin fine MLA Deirdre Hargey said, “One should never feel insecure in place of his worship”.
“Such tasks, hatred spread fuel, fear and division, and target those who have come to our communities to create life and call this place home.
“It is important that all political leaders speak and unite against this disgusting behavior.”
Green Party councilor Ann Ghogan condemned the attack as a “Coward and Vicious Act”.
“I am afraid to hear the attack on the Islamic Center during the evening prayer,” he said.
“I want to pay homage to the courageous passerby, who intervened and stopped whether the more tragic results could be.
“It is terrible to consider what happened and I sincerely hope that all the present are recovering from this painful exam.”
He said: “This attack is another reminder of the very real danger that comes up to our Islamic community so far. On our streets, racist hatred and violence recently increased are a shameful stain on our society.
“We all should take responsibility to challenge racism, misinformation and bigotry, wherever someone appears before getting serious injury.
“I urge politicians who continue to hide behind the perception of so -called ‘legitimate concerns’ around the migration to reflect the results of their words.
“They are dangerous as such narratives.
Whoever was in the area at that time or who can have information, is being asked to contact the authorities on 101, in which reference number 1808 20/06/25 has been cited.
A report can also be submitted online using a non-objectionable reporting form on the PSNI website, or people can contact the crimstoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.