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Murder arrest after death of imam in Rochdale | |
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Police investigating the death of an imam who was found near a Greater Manchester mosque have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder. | |
The victim, found with a head injury on Thursday in a play area in Rochdale, has not yet been 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 post-mortem examination of the victim, believed to be in his 40s or 50s, is due to take place later. | |
The post from the mosque said: "It is with deep sadness we inform you that our dear Qari Jalal Uddin Saab passed away last night. | The post from the 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 that while Mr Uddin was not a current imam at the Jalalia Jaamé Mosque, he had occasionally led prayers. | |
Two other mosques border the play area where he was found. |