17-Year-Old Charged with Hate Crime After Aberdeen Mosque Vandalism

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with a hate crime following vandalism at the Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre on March 15, 2025. The attacks included paint being thrown at the mosque's entrance and a rock hurled through a window while worshippers were present, leaving them shaken but unharmed. Police Scotland confirmed the boy's arrest, treating the incident as a hate crime and stating he has been released on an undertaking pending a court appearance. The mosque has condemned the vandalism as 'wilful and despicable' and expressed gratitude to local residents who assisted with the cleanup and offered support. In response to the attacks, the mosque is implementing additional security measures and has called for community solidarity against rising Islamophobia. The police are conducting further investigations and encouraging anyone with information to come forward.