Prominent Jewish figure says ‘evil at work’ after former home vandalised and cars torched in Sydney antisemitic attack

House in Dover Heights doused with red paint in what NSW premier labels a targeted' and disgusting and dangerous act of violence'

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A prominent Jewish leader has said there is an evil at work in this country" after his former home in Sydney was vandalised.

The incident is the latest in a spate of antisemitic attacks in the city, and the New South Wales police commissioner says while there is nothing to suggest they are linked, the force is keeping an open mind".

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