Far-Right Man Shouts Anti-Islam Slurs at Iftar Dinner

0:00This is Corey with Adelaide News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. A man stormed an iftar dinner at a community center in Balarat's Alfritton suburb on Sunday, shouting anti-Islam slurs and threats at attendees, including children. The far-right intruder targeted people with different skin tones, yelling phrases like death to Allah and telling them to go back where they came. From, local men restrained him until police arrived. Officers interviewed the 37-year-old man at the scene, but did not arrest him, instead directing him to leave. The investigation remains ongoing, with no charges filed yet. Usman, a 20-year resident of Australia who attended with his family, says his daughters are now too scared to sleep in their own beds. The girls keep asking why the man chanted those things, and if they did something wrong. He called it a real shock, the first such incident for his family. Balarat's Regional Multicultural Council CEO expressed deep sadness over the attack, noting a rise in anti-Muslim incidents fueled by online.

1:02Rhetoric, she pointed out that much of it starts with AI-generated content that draws in real hateful comments. Meanwhile, an online petition urging Balarat's federal member, Mayor, and police to fully investigate and pursue charges has gathered 200. 52 signatures. It stresses that threats and racist abuse around kids cannot be tolerated. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without ear buds. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com