September 11, 2016 9:18 PM

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Sword-wielding men occupy UK gurdwara, oppose mixed race marriage

Armed police on Sunday surrounded a Gurudwara in the West Midlands region of England after a gang of 20-30 sword-wielding men stormed the Gurudwara apparently opposing a mixed race marriage between a Sikh and a non-Sikh couple. <br/><br/>Specially trained officers from Warwickshire Police are now believed to be inside Gurudwara Sahib in the town of Leamington Spa to negotiate with the men.<br/><br/>A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said in London that this is not being treated as a terrorist incident.<br/>The spokesperson confirmed religious leaders in the temple are working with officers to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

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