The mosque in Veldhoven, Netherlands, has been severely damaged after being targeted by arson attack early on Saturday, police reported.

An arson attack took place on a mosque in Veldhoven, near the Dutch city of Eindhoven early Saturday, according to an official statement.

The fire was brought under control in an hour, the fire department said in a statement.

The public news agency NOS reported that the police suspected arson and the building was severely damaged.

The police launched an investigation into the incident.

Previous studies have shown that Islamophobia has become increasingly normalized in Dutch community and Muslims living in Amsterdam regularly face discrimination.