A police investigation has been launched after strips of bacon were placed on the door of a Scottish mosque.
The bacon was left hanging on the door handle of Dunfermline Central Mosque on Sunday as, according to the mosque, a "deliberate symbol of hatred".
CCTV footage of the incident has been passed to police in a bid to track down the culprits.
Revealing the incident on Facebook, the mosque wrote: "We are disappointed to report that the Mosque was attacked over the weekend and bacon left on one of the doors.
"This act was a deliberate symbol of hatred chosen as Muslims and Jews do not eat Pork.
"It's a shame that a minority within society want to only promote hatred and fear."
The online post has prompted messages of outrage and support from the local community, with many describing the incident as "disgusting" and "shameful".
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "Police in Fife are investigating a report of hate crime which took place at Dunfermline Central Mosque at around 2am on Sunday 29 April.
"Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information that can help trace those responsible is asked to contact Police Scotland."
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