Demonstrations over Islamic centre

Demonstrations over Islamic centre, ompeting demonstrations have been held in New York on the anniversary of 9/11 over plans for an Islamic cultural centre close to Ground Zero. The demonstrations were held after ceremonies honouring those killed in the World Trade Center nine years ago.

New York authorities blocked off the street passing the site of the proposed Islamic cultural centre, a short walk away from Ground Zero. Mounted police and dog units patrolled the streets, keeping the protests separated in two pens a distance away from the site of the former World Trade Center.