article_snippet.sent: The 61-year-old, who is said to be a Muslim convert from Jamaica, is a trustee of An Noor and a director of the company which owns the site of the building.
article_snippet.sent: Neighbours said that Mr Mitchell, who is known as 'Bernie' or 'Khaled', was of Jamaican origin and became a Muslim several years ago.
article_snippet.sent: his was previously one of the leading preachers at An Noor, but was apparently forced out of the mosque a few years ago after a dispute with other imams.
article_snippet.sent: Friends described the murder suspect as a polite and teetotal church-goer, who works as a builder and a carpenter as well as running a business selling Jamaican-themed clothing.