In a shocking incident captured by surveillance cameras in the UK, a man approached an elderly individual shortly after he exited a mosque in the Birmingham area of central England. The man walked with the elderly man for a few moments on the street before attempting to set him on fire.
British authorities announced that the attacker sustained serious burns as a result of the assault that occurred on Monday evening. They stated that a suspect has been arrested and that the counter-terrorism police are involved in the investigation. The authorities also clarified that the victim was taken to the hospital, where it was determined that he suffered serious injuries to his face, but his life is not in danger.