Kanz-ul-Iman Muslim Welfare Association Central Jamia Mosque - Binfield Street, Tipton. Eyewitnesses at the scene claim a bomb went off in the car park of the mosque at 1.15pm more than 20 police cars and force helicopter at scene. Some residents have reported finding debris in the area - including nails. This is being investigated by forensic officers at the scene. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Officers were called at 1.06pm and are currently at the scene. A cordon has been set up and the immediate area is being evacuated as a precautionary measure while police investigate what caused it. "There are no reports of any injuries to anyone at this time."
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:55:07 +0000