Arson attack leaves Veldhoven mosque "severely damaged" in Netherlands

Arson attack leaves Veldhoven mosque "severely damaged" in Netherlands

The public news agency NOS reported that the Dutch police suspected an arson attack on Veldhoven Mosque that left the building "severely damaged". The police launched an investigation into the incident.

An arson attack took place on a mosque in Veldhoven, near the Dutch city of Eindhoven early Saturday, according to an official statement.

The fire was brought under control in an hour, the fire department said in a statement.

The public news agency NOS reported that the police suspected arson and the building was severely damaged.

The police launched an investigation into the incident.