Knife-wielding Daesh Terrorist Storms Mecca’s Holy Mosque

The suspect was arrested after the afternoon prayer while repeating phrases supportive of the terrorist group in the first floor of the holy mosque, said a spokesman for the Mecca region.

“He was apprehended immediately. Disciplinary procedures were taken against him,” the official added.

An online video of the incident shows a man wearing a white garment chanting slogan in support of Daesh.