MAIL ON SUNDAY: The Ministry Of Defence is fighting plans to build a giant mosque overlooking Sandhurst.
Military chiefs claim the place of worship will pose a security threat to the world-famous Army academy.
They have lodged an official objection backed by 7,000 local residents who have signed a petition.
Surrey Council has already approved an application to build the mosque, which would have a huge dome and two 100ft minarets that would be just 400 yards from the soldiers' parade ground.
But security experts have warned the mosque could attract radical Islamists if it is constructed.
'We have some concerns and have been checking links with known radical mosques in other areas and postings on websites,' a security source told the News Of The World.
'Police special branch has asked to brief the local council.'
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: 'Sandhurst has objected to the plans as such a tall building would give oversight into Defence property which could prove a security risk. >>> | Sunday, February 21, 2010
