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A pig's head was found dumped outside a mosque in south Wales hours before the holy festival of Ramadan began, police have said.A pig's head was found dumped outside a mosque in south Wales hours before the holy festival of Ramadan began, police have said.
It was discovered outside the Jamia Mosque in Newport at 2230 BST on Saturday, 23 September.It was discovered outside the Jamia Mosque in Newport at 2230 BST on Saturday, 23 September.
Gwent Police were called to the scene and have begun a hate crime investigation to identify the culprit.Gwent Police were called to the scene and have begun a hate crime investigation to identify the culprit.
In the Islamic faith the pig is considered an unclean animal. Police are appealing for information.In the Islamic faith the pig is considered an unclean animal. Police are appealing for information.
A spokesman for Gwent Police said officers were "investigating an incident in Commercial Road, Pill, where a pig's head was found outside a mosque".A spokesman for Gwent Police said officers were "investigating an incident in Commercial Road, Pill, where a pig's head was found outside a mosque".
Superintendent Simon Prince added: "We treat all incidents of hate crime seriously and are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to identify the offender."Superintendent Simon Prince added: "We treat all incidents of hate crime seriously and are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to identify the offender."
Alkas Ali, who worships at the mosque, said: "This is really upsetting business what has happened here, especially in our festival month.Alkas Ali, who worships at the mosque, said: "This is really upsetting business what has happened here, especially in our festival month.
"All the Muslims here are really upset. The police have been here. This sort of thing seems to be happening everywhere, I think.""All the Muslims here are really upset. The police have been here. This sort of thing seems to be happening everywhere, I think."
He added other things had happened at the mosque over the years, including smashed windows.He added other things had happened at the mosque over the years, including smashed windows.
Worshipper Dr Ihsan Mahmood said: "I feel offended. Most Muslims do feel offended but we won't gain anything by making a big deal. We won't be any better off."
Mr Modhu Mia added: "This is very bad. We all feel offended by it. But they can't do anything to us. It's just fuelling anger."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.