March 17, 2009
Source: Evening Standard
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.