Christians and Muslims gathered together on Friday to pray for peace as tensions in Iraq approach flashpoint.

Peace hope - this youngster looked bemused as believers prayed for war to be averted Picture: LUAN MARSHALL

More than 80 people gathered at the Vange Community Centre to pray with the local Islamic community for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Among those representing Islam and a range of Christian denominations was the Bishop of Bradwell, Laurie Green.

He said: "The followers of these religions are all children of Abraham - there is more that unites us than divides us."

Published Monday, January 27, 2003

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