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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joe Middleton

Man guilty of attempted murder after setting fire to elderly worshippers leaving mosques

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A man has been found guilty of two counts of attempted murder after setting fire to two elderly worshippers who had left mosques in London and Edgbaston.

Mohammed Abbkr, 29, targeted Hashi Odowa, 82, and Mohammed Rayaz, 70, in separate attacks earlier this year. He used a lighter and petrol in a water bottle to set fire to Mr Odowa and Mr Rayaz on February 27 and March 20, the court heard.

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