A woman has been arrested after allegedly posting threatening social media comments about a new mosque planned for Leicester.
The 23-year-old was detained on suspicion of sending threatening communications concerning the conversion of a former pub.
The arrest follows Leicester City Council's approval of plans to transform the derelict Glen pub in Hillsborough Road, Eyres Monsell, into a place of worship.
Police are now monitoring social media after identifying posts they believe encourage illegal actions to prevent the development.
A woman has been arrested after allegedly posting threatening social media comments about a new mosque planned for Leicester
A force spokesperson said: "A small number of these comments appear to be encouraging or inciting people to engage in criminal activity in order to stop the plans from going ahead.
"While the discussion relating to the use of the building is not a police matter, it is an offence to encourage or incite people to break the law."
Reassurance patrols have been launched in the area following the controversial decision.
Leicestershire Police said the woman has been bailed pending further enquiries.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:
The derelict Glen pub in Hillsborough Road, Eyres Monsell, is set to be turned into a place of worship
Residents are encouraged to raise any concerns to local officers.
The planning application for the mosque divided local residents.
The plans were approved by councillors on May 7, despite the controversy.
Leicestershire Police said the woman has been bailed pending further enquiries.
PAThe former Glen pub on Hillsborough Road had been derelict before the approval to convert it into a place of worship.
Police have emphasised that while discussions about the building's use are not police matters, they will take action against those inciting criminal activity.
Officers will continue to monitor online discussions related to the development as the project moves forward.
