Man arrested after 'break-ins' at 3 religious buildings in Clydebank

Man arrested after 3 religious buildings in Clydebank 'broken into' <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
Man arrested after 3 religious buildings in Clydebank 'broken into' (Image: Police Scotland)
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A man has been arrested after three religious buildings in Clydebank were allegedly broken into.

Cops were initially called to St Eunan's Church on Gilmour Street on Sunday, June 29, following an alleged break-in where items were stolen.

The next week, police were called to Dumbarton Road on Thursday, July 3, which is understood to have been the Central Masjid Abu Bakr, a Mosque.

On Wednesday, July 23, police attended the Dalmuir Barclay Church, where items were allegedly stolen in a break-in.

A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with the alleged incidents.



He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, July 28.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with three break-ins to religious premises in Clydebank.

"The incidents happened on Sunday, 29 June, 2025, on Gilmour Street; Thursday, 3 July, on Dumbarton Road; and Wednesday, 23 July, on Durban Avenue.

"Items were stolen from the premises on Gilmour Street and Durban Avenue.

"The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, July 28, 2025."

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