Man charged in relation to attack on Islamic Centre in Belfast

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A man has been charged in relation to an attack on the Islamic Centre in Belfast.

A viable device was thrown through a window of the centre during evening prayer on Friday.

Police cordoned off the area and the public were encouraged to avoid it.

On Sunday, a man aged 34 was charged with a number of offences including attempted arson with intent to endanger life.

He was also charged with attempt to cause an explosion, making explosives with intent to endanger life and criminal damage.

He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The attack on the Islamic Centre has been criticised by politicians over the weekend.