Islamophobic Graffiti in Western Sydney Condemned as Hate Crime

NSW Premier Chris Minns and community leaders denounce offensive graffiti targeting Muslims in Chester Hill as police launch an investigation.

Islamophobic messages, including 'F*** Islam' and 'Cancel Islam,' were spray-painted on a bridge underpass and advertising sign in Chester Hill, a suburb with a significant Muslim population.
NSW Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime, with charges likely if suspects are apprehended.
Premier Chris Minns called the graffiti 'disgusting' and warned against importing global conflicts into Sydney, emphasizing its impact on the state's multicultural fabric.
Community leaders, including the Australian National Imams Council and local MP Jason Clare, condemned the act as a 'gutless attack' and called for stronger measures against Islamophobia.
The incident follows a surge in reported hate crimes, including antisemitic graffiti in Sydney's eastern suburbs, amid heightened tensions linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.