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| Imam named as man found fatally injured near Rochdale mosque | Imam named as man found fatally injured near Rochdale mosque |
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| A man, believed to be an imam, has died after being found injured near a mosque in Greater Manchester. | A man, believed to be an imam, has died after being found injured near a mosque in Greater Manchester. |
| The victim, who suffered a head injury on Thursday in a play area in Rochdale, has yet to be formally identified. | |
| But a Facebook post from Jalalia Jaamé Mosque said Jalal Uddin had "passed away last night". | But a Facebook post from Jalalia Jaamé Mosque said Jalal Uddin had "passed away last night". |
| A man has been arrested, police said. A post-mortem examination of the victim, believed to be in his 40s or 50s, is due to take place later. | |
| The post from Jalalia Jaamé Mosque said: "It is with deep sadness we inform you that our dear Qari Jalal Uddin Saab passed away last night. | The post from Jalalia Jaamé Mosque said: "It is with deep sadness we inform you that our dear Qari Jalal Uddin Saab passed away last night. |
| "The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, we recommend that you do not speculate but rather wait for the facts to be established by the police." | "The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, we recommend that you do not speculate but rather wait for the facts to be established by the police." |
| It is understood he was not a current imam at the Jalalia Jaamé Mosque, but he led the prayers on occasions. | |
| Two other mosques border the play area where the man was found. | Two other mosques border the play area where the man was found. |