TWO ex-soldiers accused of arson after a petrol-bomb attack on a Grimsby mosque have again been remanded in custody.
Stuart Harness, 33, and Gavin Humphries, 37, both of the same address in Dixon Avenue, Grimsby, are charged with arson with intent to endanger the lives of others on May 26.
The incident is alleged to have happened at Grimsby Islamic Centre in Weelsby Road.
The pair appeared in custody via video link before Grimsby Crown Court for a preliminary hearing.
The cases were adjourned for a plea and casement hearing on August 30 and there were no applications for bail.
Father-of-two Humphries has served in the army but is now unemployed. His family live in Grimsby. Harness was born in New Holland and served in the army for 13 years, including in Iraq, Kosovo and Northern Ireland.
He has children and worked as a radiographer for a Stallingborough engineering company.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Association of South Humberside and North East Lincolnshire's Muslim community thanked the community for the support they have given them – and renewed their condemnation of the "savage and inhumane" attack on Drummer Lee Rigby.
A spokesperson said: "Our community in Grimsby has not experienced events like those of past weeks before. We have always enjoyed harmonious and peaceful relationships with all the peoples and communities of this town.
"We thank all our neighbours and all the people of North East Lincolnshire for their support. We extend our appreciation to all church leaders, the Mayor, leader of the council and other councillors, Austin Mitchell MP, and all faith and community groups, including Communities Together.
"Special thanks go to Humberside Police for their outstanding efficiency and to all the other organisations who have expressed their concerns to us.
"The support has been overwhelming and we believe it has brought this local mosque and all the local faith groups closer together."
