British Muslim Charged Over Kettering Mosque Attack

A shocking incident in Northamptonshire has led to a British-born Asian Muslim man being formally charged with attempted arson following an attack on the Kettering mosque (Muslim Community Centre) this past weekend, Daily Dazzling Dawn realized.

The man, identified as Arif Ali Rafiq, 43, of Harlestone Road, Northampton, has been charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life. The serious charge stems from an incident on the afternoon of Sunday, October 5, where an attempt was allegedly made to set fire to the front door of the mosque located in Headlands.

The Kettering Muslim Community Centre is a vital institution, serving as a place of worship and community gathering for local Muslims and has been the meeting place for the Kettering Muslim Association since 2008. The nature of the alleged target—a religious building—has added a layer of shock to the local community.

The Defendant's Identity and Court Appearance-The available information about the charged individual is currently limited. Northamptonshire Police have described Rafiq as a British-born Asian man. Given the commonality of the names "Arif," "Ali," and "Rafiq" within the Muslim community, it is widely presumed that the charged individual is a Muslim man, though police reports have not explicitly stated his religion.

Police confirmed that Rafiq was scheduled to appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on the morning of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to face the serious charge.

The Incident and Personal Information

 Charged Name: Arif Ali Rafiq

 Age: 43

 Residence: Harlestone Road, Northampton

 Identity: British-born, described by police as Asian.

 Charge: Attempted Arson with Intent to Endanger Life

Incident: Attempted to set fire to the front door of the Kettering mosque on Sunday, October 5.

Court Status: Due to appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 7.