Chris Minns condemns ‘disgusting’ Islamophobic graffiti in Sydney’s west as police investigate

NSW premier says vandalism aimed at particular religions is designed to incite hatred and completely abhorrent'

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New South Wales police are investigating a potential hate crime after Islamophobic graffiti was painted on a busy underpass in Sydney's west, with the premier labelling it disgusting".

The graffiti was spotted on Hector Street in Chester Hill overnight. Police cordoned off the road and launched an investigation on Sunday morning.

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