Community leaders condemn 'hate-motivated attack' at mosque north of Toronto

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Condemnation poured in Sunday in response to what the Islamic Society of Markham (ISM) said was “a hate-motivated attack” at its mosque last week.

In a statement Saturday night ISM said that on the morning of April 6, an individual came to the mosque on Denison Street and upon entering, apparently tore a copy of the Qur’an while directing racist and Islamophobic rants toward worshippers.

“The individual, upon exiting the mosque, then attempted to run over or strike worshippers with his vehicle,” according to the ISM.

“We are deeply troubled by this incident, especially as we near the anniversary of the London Terror Attack, where

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