Gwent Police has launched an investigation after a fire at a mosque in Newport. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life as a result of the incident.
Officers say they were called to reports of a fire at a mosque in George Street, Newport at around 5.25pm on Monday 28 March. Officers attended, supported by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. No injuries were reported.
A 43-year-old man from Newport on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and he is currently in police custody. Gwent Police chief superintendent said the incident is being treated as a hate crime.