A Gurdwara has released CCTV images of a man smashing the front glass doors this morning.
Pictures posted by The Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara based in Derby appear to show a man approaching the front entrance and smashing the front doors. The incident is believed to have happened at 6am.
A statement read, "It is with great sadness that a man has attacked the Guru Arjan Dev Ji Gurdwara in Derby this morning. If you know this man or think you may have any information please get in touch as soon as possible."
It adds, "We can confirm that no individuals were injured and the clean up process has begun.
"This hate crime or any sort of crime against a Sikh will never deter us in our practice of seva and simran. We will continue to serve the community with Langer and continue to stream live nitnem (daily prayers). We will ensure the safety of all our sevadars (volunteers) and employees."
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