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Graffiti has been discovered at the Islamic College of Melbourne in Tarneit, the second incident targeting Islamic sites in Wyndham within two weeks. Police have been notified after offensive wording was partially removed early this morning.
Second Islamic Site Targeted
Graffiti has been discovered at the Islamic College of Melbourne on Wootten Road in Tarneit, marking the second incident targeting Islamic sites in Wyndham within two weeks.
The vandalism was identified early this morning, Thursday 18 December, as worshippers arrived for morning prayer at the Grand Mosque, which is located opposite the college.
Photos taken at the scene show the graffiti read: “NOT OK TO EAT BACON OK TO ROOT GOATS?”
The wording has been described as offensive and deliberately provocative, targeting Muslims and Islamic beliefs.
Workers were seen removing the graffiti at around 7.00am, shortly after it was discovered.
Victoria Police have been notified of the incident.
The discovery follows a graffiti attack reported on the 5th of December at the Virgin Mary Mosque in Hoppers Crossing, where an offensive message targeting Islamic beliefs was spray-painted on the mosque’s fence. That earlier incident prompted condemnation from local politicians, who described the vandalism as racism and Islamophobia and said it had no place in the city.
Police are now aware of both incidents and will assess the matters as part of their inquiries.
Community members have expressed concern over the close timing and location of the incidents, while urging calm as authorities investigate. Anyone with information relating to either incident is encouraged to contact police.
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