'Arsonist' Attacks Sikh Temple

March 17, 2009

Author: Peter Dominiczak

Source: Evening Standard

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23663013-details/%27Arsonist%27+attacks+Sikh+temple/article.do

One of London's most important Sikh temples has been partially destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

The local Sikh community is mourning the loss of the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, in Bow, and the priceless religious books it housed.

A criminal investigation has been launched and police and fire investigators are treating the blaze as suspicious.

Witnesses today said a man had been run into the temple during a women-only prayer session then escaped just before flames were first seen.