An attack on a Sikh temple
in Normanton has been linked to a nearby shop stabbing.
Guru Arjan Gurdwara in Stanhope Street had its front doors smashed in the early hours of this morning.
The break-in was reported to police at 8.40am.
Now, police believe that this break-in is linked to a stabbing in Normanton Road nearby.
In that incident, a 41-year-old man was found unconscious and with stab wounds after he was attacked in Polanica Polish delicatessen this morning.
A man was arrested in relation to the shop incident.
Now, that same man has also been arrested on suspicion of burglary in relation to the temple break-in.
The damage done to the Guru Arjan Temple (Image: Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Derby)
Police have also said that they do not believe anyone else was involved in the incidents, but they will continue to investigate.
Superintendent Gareth Meadows said: “I would like to thank the Sikh community and the local people in Normanton for their assistance with our enquiries.
"Our officers remain in the area.
"If you have any information in relation to these two incidents please speak to the officers or contact us using the methods stated.”
Guru Arjan Sikh Temple said on its Facebook page: “From the evidence obtained thus far, the male's attire and the note which was left, appears that he is of Muslim background.
“This is an area with a multi-cultural community, where all have lived and worked together for many years.
“Especially during these times, faith-based charities have been at the forefront.
“This incident nor this message will create any tension between relations, but how you react to this will.
“We acknowledge this maybe an individual or a small group however we should not malign the whole Muslim community and therefore request people to refrain from such posts.”
Derby city councillor Baggy Shanker, who is a member of the Gurdwara, said: “Any attack of this nature on any place of worship is cowardly.
“The police need to act promptly to deal with this individual and bring him to justice.
“Derby’s communities have a very long and good understanding of each other’s values and share the utmost respect for people’s beliefs.
“This isolated issue is not any reflection on that and must be treated with firmly and quickly.
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If a single broken glass can shatter years of good will, sorry, that must have been an eyewash.
But hope the guy is made to pay for the damages.
Undermined is the key word here. Not shattered.
... What does that even mean.
