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The Masjid An-Nur in Christchurch has been the target of hate speech. (File photo)
Police are investigating a hate speech message written in chalk in front of Masjid An-Nur in Christchurch.
District Commander Superintendent John Price said police were working with mosque leaders regarding the message left outside the Deans Ave site on Saturday.
“The police are taking this matter very seriously, as we do with all reports of hate speech or behavior that concern our communities.”
Masjid An-Nur imam Gamal Fouda said that education was important to prevent hate speech.
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He wanted programs taught in schools to educate young people about diversity and tolerance.
“New Zealand needs to do a lot more about hate and discrimination.”
Stuff understand that the words “Islam is right about women” were written in chalk outside the mosque.
Similar messages have appeared in the United States and are believed to be linked to the far-right movement to apparently cause trouble and confusion.
