Man arrested for allegedly uttering threats during prayer service at Toronto mosque

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By Lucas Casaletto

Posted May 3, 2022 3:43 pm.

Last Updated May 3, 2022 3:44 pm.

Toronto police have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly uttering violent threats towards individuals at a mosque in the city’s east end.

Officers began investigating on April 15 at a mosque located in the Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue East area.

Police allege the man entered the mosque during evening prayer, made violent threats toward individuals and fled upon completion of the service.

No one was injured.

The man, identified as 50-year-old Intaqab Alaam Khan of Toronto, was arrested on April 17 and charged with uttering threats.

He is scheduled to appear in court on May 24.

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