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Quran Desecrated at Leeds Hospital, Man Arrested
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A man was arrested following alleged Quran desecration.
- The incident occurred at St James's Hospital in Leeds.
- A Muslim holy book and a framed text were damaged.
An arrest has been made in connection with the alleged desecration of a Quran at St James's Hospital in Leeds. The incident, which took place on November 29, involved damage to the Muslim holy book and a framed text within the hospital's Faith Centre.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust CEO Brendan Brown issued a statement to staff, condemning the act as "worrying and completely unacceptable." The damage occurred in the Bexley Wing of the hospital, sparking concern among staff and the wider community.
West Yorkshire Police have apprehended a 36-year-old man in connection with the criminal damage. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to understand the full details of the incident and its motive.
