Published: 2025-02-02
In the early hours of Saturday, unknown individuals targeted a mosque in Wangen bei Olten, Switzerland, with fireworks and stones, causing property damage.
The incident occurred shortly after 3 a.
m.
, damaging a window of the mosque.
According to initial investigations, the perpetrators are believed to be youths who fled the scene before police arrived.
Authorities are now seeking witnesses to help identify those responsible.
The Solothurn Cantonal Police have urged anyone with information to come forward by contacting them at 032 627 81 17.
Related articles in Swiss:

Wangen bei Olten SO: Unbekannte attackieren Moschee mit Steinen und Feuerwerkskörpern
20min.ch

Sachschaden in Wangen bei Olten: Moschee mit Feuerwerk und Steinen beschossen
tagesanzeiger.ch
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