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Man arrested over graves vandalism
3:48pm Thursday 4th February 2010
A 22-year-old man has been arrested over the vandalism of Muslim graves in Chorlton, Manchester.
Officers are investigating three incidents at Southern Cemetery in October and November 2009, when several headstones were pushed over and vandalised.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and has been bailed until March 11 pending further inquiries.”
Inquiries are ongoing and police are continuing to appeal for information. Anyone who can help has been asked to call police on 0161 8566151, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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