Man arrested after mosque damaged in Northeast Philadelphia arson attack

Police have made an arrest in connection with an arson at a Philadelphia mosque.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police have made an arrest in connection with an arson at a Philadelphia mosque.

Authorities took 60-year-old Vincent Lang into custody on Thursday.

Authorities took 60-year-old Vincent Lang into custody on Thursday in connection with an arson at a Philadelphia mosque.

According to a criminal complaint, Lang approached the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center on Tyson Avenue last Sunday morning.

Police say surveillance images show him lighting a fire and throwing it into the entryway.

If convicted, Lang faces up to 20 years in prison.

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