Police Investigate Explosion at Minnesota Mosque…

COPS are investigating after a “bombing” at a US mosque during morning prayers today rattled worshippers.

The blast is said to have happened in the imam’s office during the first prayer of the day, according to an official at the mosque in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Police tape surrounds the scene of the suspected bombing in Minneapolis

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A bomb squad vehicle can be seen arriving at the scene of the blast

Between 15 and 20 people were reportedly gathered at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Centre in Bloomington when the explosion ripped through the building.

Nobody was hurt but the blast is said to have shattered windows and started a fire, leaving those inside shaken.

According to the Muslim-American Association of Minnesota, the explosion was caused by a device which was thrown inside.

Asad Zaman, director of the organisation, told WCCO-TV that a witness saw someone standing by the imam’s office window before the blast.

And Mohamed Omar, executive director of the centre, said one worshipper saw a truck speeding away from the scene in the wake of the incident, according to the Star Tribune.