Australian Islamic College of Sydney graffitied a day out from the federal election

Australian Islamic College of Sydney graffitied a day out from the federal election

A Sydney school has been vandalised less than a day out from the federal election.

The Australian Islamic College of Sydney, in the western suburb of Mount Druitt, was graffitied overnight with messages including “No Migrants” and “Albo Hamas”.

The school, which educates children from Kindergarten to Year 12, also has a mosque next door.

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The graffiti comes as Australians prepare to head to the polls tomorrow to vote.

Voting booths open from 8am tomorrow before polls close at 6pm, local time.

NSW Police confirmed they were investigating the vandalism.

“Officers attached to Mount Druitt Police Area Command have commenced investigations after offensive graffiti was found on a mosque today,” police said.

“As inquiries are ongoing, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

“The NSW Police Force takes hate crimes seriously and encourages anyone who is the victim of a hate crime or witnesses a hate crime to report the matter to police through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

“It is important that the community and police continue to work together to make NSW a safer place for everyone.”

The school was targeted overnight.
The school was targeted overnight. Credit: 7NEWS
Work is already underway to clean the graffiti.
Work is already underway to clean the graffiti. Credit: 7NEWS
Police confirmed they were investigating.
Police confirmed they were investigating. Credit: 7NEWS

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