LONDON: A man has been charged with weapons offenses in the UK following an investigation into suspected threats against an Islamic event last week, Sky News reported. It followed alleged threats against the Ijtima weekend event in Suffolk, held on July 9-12. The festival, which hosted about 15,000 people, was supposed to allow Muslims to come together and celebrate their faith.

Thousands of people attended the gathering at Shrubland Hall near Ipswich, but it was forced to close early after advice from police

Thousands of people had attended the gathering at Shrubland Hall near Ipswich, but it was forced to close early after advice from police.