Burnley mosque intruder chased off after break-in

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Image caption, The break-in happened at Shah Jalal Mosque in Burnley

Police are investigating the motive of a break-in at a mosque in Lancashire.

A man broke into the Shah Jalal Mosque in Burns Street, Burnley, at about 10:35 BST on Wednesday.

He was challenged by men already inside the building before fleeing.

Lancashire Police appealed anyone with information to come forward, adding: "We are at the early stages of our investigation and we are working to fully understand the motive of the offender."

The force also urged people not to "engage in any unhelpful speculation".

Why not follow 大象传媒 Lancashire on , and ? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.ukPolice received reports that a man broke into Shal Jalal Mosque