Greater Manchester Police responded to a suspicious package at the Zakariya Mosque in Bolton. The Bolton Council of Mosques confirmed the package contained a device left inside the mosque. While authorities state there is 'no cause for alarm,' worshippers are urged to remain vigilant and report anything unusual. The investigation is ongoing with a request for public cooperation and avoidance of speculation.
Greater Manchester Police were called to a mosque in Bolton after the discovery of a ' suspicious package '. Officers attended the Zakariya Mosque inA statement issued by the Bolton Council of Mosques said the package contained a 'device that was left in the masjid.
'The group said that GMP are investigating the matter. It added that while there was 'no cause for alarm' worshippers were encouraged to remain vigilant and continue reporting anything 'unusual or suspicious.
'The full statement by BCoM, reads: "Dear respected members of the community, There was an incident at Zakariya Mosque, Bolton this morning. This is an update regarding the incident. A suspect package which contained a device was left in the masjid. BCOM is in communication with GMP and the local authority regarding this very serious matter.
At present, the GMP are investigating this incident. BCOM would encourage everyone attending the mosques for prayers to remain vigilant and report anything unusual or suspicious to the committees.
"Further, please note that if anyone notices any unattended item, package or object that causes concern then the following guidance should be adopted:Move away from the immediate area. "At this stage BCOM understands that there is no cause for alarm, but vigilance and cooperation would be appreciated. Whilst the investigation is ongoing we urge not to speculate anything.
"BCOM will provide further updates when additional information is available from the GMP. If anyone has witnessed anything on this matter, they must contact GMP with the log number 920 of today's date. "
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