Man in his 40s charged in connection with arson attack on Islamic prayer hall in Dublin

A MAN WHO was arrested in connection with an alleged arson attack on a mosque in Dublin has been charged. 

Gardaí said they are continuing to investigate the incident, which occurred at around 3.30pm on Monday.

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The man, aged in his 40s, is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Wednesday morning.

The fire was met with a significant emergency response that included four fire engines and over 20 first responders. It took some hours to extinguish it. 

The building was evacuated and there were no injuries. A coffee shop next door was also damaged by the fire. 

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