A gang of men stormed a Sikh temple yesterday in what was believed to be a protest over an interfaith marriage. Fifty-five people were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at the Gurdwara temple in Leamington Spa after an eight-hour stand-off involving armed police. Dozens of bladed weapons were seized, all but one of which were ceremonial Sikh kirpans. Residents said that the temple had been forced to use security for interfaith marriages between Sikhs and non-Sikhs amid community tensions. Police were called to the building at about 6.45am and a cordon was placed around the…

Source: The Times September 11, 2016 23:06 UTC