Mohammed Abbkr targeted two elderly men after following them at the end of prayers in the mosques.
A man who set fire to two elderly worshippers after they left mosques has been convicted of attempted murder.
Jurors were told Abbkr had admitted setting fire to both Mr Odowa and Mr Rayaz on fire, in February and March respectively. He then used a lighter to ignite petrol he had in a water bottle and sprayed it at Mr Odowa's head. His victim escaped serious injury because he was able to remove his burning jacket and vest.
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