Slingshot attack breaks mosque window in Brisbane

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 08:01 · Archive

A slingshot was used to break a window at a mosque in Brisbane's south in the early hours of 16 October.

A slingshot was used to break a window at the Salam Mosque in Logan City, Berrinba, Brisbane, in the early hours of 16 October. A cyclist propelled a ball bearing at the building on Third Avenue at 4.30am, breaking the window.

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils' president Rateb Jneid said the incident was deeply disturbing and could have led to injury or loss of life. 'While it would be premature to speculate on the motive behind this incident, it is impossible to ignore the increasingly charged atmosphere in which religious and cultural communities find themselves,' Dr Jneid said.

The AFIC expressed solidarity with the Logan Mosque community and said it had confidence that Queensland Police would investigate thoroughly. The organisation urged members of the public to assist police. No one was injured in the incident and witnesses were asked to contact police.

How it is being reported

• Slingshot attack on mosque condemnedA slingshot was used to break a window in a pre-dawn attack on a mosque, prompting condemnation from an Islamic leader.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 07:32
• Slingshot attack on mosque condemnedA slingshot was used to break a window in a pre-dawn attack on a mosque, prompting condemnation from an Islamic leader.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 07:32

In this story: Salam Mosque Logan City · Berrinba · Australian Federation of Islamic Councils · Rateb Jneid · Queensland Police

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