Vancouver police say they are investigating graffiti spray-painted across the front doors of a mosque on West 8th Avenue after it was reported Friday morning.
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Vancouver police are investigating after graffiti was discovered on the front doors of a mosque in the city.
Police said the case was reported by a maintenance worker who flagged down patrolling officers in the area of West 8th Avenue on Friday morning.
The worker, from the Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque, told police that graffiti reading “UK blood is on your hand” was spray-painted across the mosque’s front doors.
Police said no suspect has been identified or arrested, and they have increased patrols in the area while investigators collect evidence.
Officers said they are asking anyone with information to come forward, and they told Vancouver’s Muslim community that the incident will not be tolerated and may be pursued as a hate crime if evidence supports it.
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