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Horror, disappointment : Hate material at Queenstown mosque investigated

Horror, disappointment : Hate material at Queenstown mosque investigated © RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly Police are continuing investigations into anti-Islamic posters put on Queenstown s new Islamic Centre. The mosque opened two weeks ago after the community raised thousands for a deposit towards renting the building it is in. Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham said police were working with the mosque and were taking the matter very seriously. Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult said the act was appalling and there was no room for hate speech in Queenstown. I was informed about it by a member of the public yesterday and my reaction was one of horror and disappointment.

Queenstown s new Islamic Centre graffitied in apparent hate crime

“It s something I never thought I d see outside my workplace,” he said. “These guys are just trying to worship what they worship, and they have every right to do so. Upon moving in to the Gorge Road centre they brought us food and were very friendly.” “The pictures were only one part, there were printed posters with writing as well but I didn t really get what they said.” Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham confirmed police were investigating the matter and were working with the Islamic Centre. “Police are taking this matter seriously, as we do all reports of hate speech or behaviour that causes concern to our communities.”

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