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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Man who set light to mosque worshippers convicted of attempted murder

A man who set light to elderly worshippers who had just left mosques in London and Birmingham has been convicted of two counts of attempted murder.

Mohammed Abbkr was remanded in custody until later this month after being found guilty on Monday by majority 11-1 verdicts of trying to kill Hashi Odowa, 82, and Mohammed Rayaz, 70, in February and March this year.

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