'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate
A father was violently attacked outside a Melbourne mosque on June 24, reflecting rising anti-Muslim hate. The victim, who spoke anonymously, described the assault, where attackers asked, "Are you Muslim?" and threatened him with a knife. Victoria Police are investigating as the attackers remain at large, highlighting escalating Islamophobia in Australia.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 19:03 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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