Police probe after Edinburgh Central Mosque targeted with racist graffiti
Police Scotland is investigating hate graffiti at Edinburgh Central Mosque linked to anti-Muslim sentiment amid far-right misinformation, with community leaders calling for unity and respect.
- Racist graffiti was sprayed on the side of Edinburgh Central Mosque, causing distress to the Muslim community and others who value peace and respect.
- Police are investigating the incident, which is believed to have occurred around 9:30 pm on Friday, January 16.
- The mosque said it will continue to be a place of worship, welcome, and service to the wider community, grounded in dignity, compassion, and kindness.
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Edinburgh Central Mosque vandalised with Islamophobic graffiti
Unidentified individuals were seen vandalising Edinburgh Central Mosque in Scotland on Friday, spraying an Islamophobic message with red paint on the outside wall which read “leave Scotland” and “get out of Scotland.” Police in Scotland are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime after members of the local Muslim community reported seeing two young […] The post Edinburgh Central Mosque vandalised with Islamophobic graffiti appeared …
Police probe after Edinburgh mosque targeted with racist graffiti
Police are investigating after racist graffiti was sprayed on the side of Edinburgh Central Mosque.The building, on Potterrow in the city centre, is thought to have been targeted with hate messages at about 21:30 on Friday.A spokesperson for the mosque said it was "deeply saddened and concerned" by the incident.Police Scotland said inquiries into the full circumstances were ongoing.
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