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flag NSW police used excessive force at a peaceful Muslim prayer event, sparking national outrage and calls for accountability.

flag Police in New South Wales confronted a Muslim prayer gathering, leading to widespread condemnation after eyewitnesses and officials, including special envoy Aftab Malik, reported officers using excessive force—punching, grabbing, throwing worshippers to the ground, and spraying pepper spray—during a peaceful event. flag The Lebanese Muslim Association blamed Premier Chris Minns for fostering an environment that may have enabled the conduct, demanding an apology, while Minns defended police actions, citing riot conditions. flag Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi rejected the justification, calling the incident evidence of systemic discrimination and a failure to protect Muslim Australians, reigniting national debate over police conduct and civil rights.

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