THREE people have been arrested following a disorder outside a mosque in Salisbury, Wiltshire Police has confirmed.
A large police presence was seen outside Salisbury Mosque in Wilton Road at around 2pm on Friday afternoon, July 26.
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A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said the force had received a number of calls from members of the public in relation to a group of people involved in a "disorder".
The spokesperson added: "Officers are currently on scene and so far, two people have been arrested on suspicion of affray and one person has been arrested on suspicion of public order – they are being taken to Melksham custody for questioning."
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Dozens of people were stood on the pavement opposite the mosque as the arrests were made.
Some officers shouted at the onlookers to leave and go home in a bid to control the crowd.
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