NSW Police Investigate Islamophobic Graffiti

Islamophobic graffiti discovered in the multicultural suburb of Sefton, western Sydney, has sparked widespread condemnation from religious and political leaders, prompting an investigation by NSW Police. The offensive messages, including 'F— Islam' and 'cancel Islam', were found spray-painted on a railway underpass and nearby advertisement. Premier Chris Minns labeled the vandalism as 'abhorrent' and emphasized that such acts are designed to incite hatred, undermining the multicultural fabric of New South Wales. Local MP Jason Clare described the graffiti as a 'gutless attack' on the community, urging a united front against racism. The Australian National Imams Council called for decisive action to address the rise in Islamophobia, while police are expected to treat the incident as a potential hate crime.