Overview
- In a letter to Muslim leaders, Commissioner Mal Lanyon reiterated his apology for offence caused and said police will maintain an 'active presence' during Ramadan to bolster confidence and safety.
- The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has opened an investigation into the incident, assessing the lawfulness and appropriateness of officers’ actions using mobile footage and police records.
- The Australian National Imams Council is seeking a full public apology, an independent inquiry and personal accountability for any officers found to have acted unlawfully or abusively.
- NSW Police confirmed a senior officer had allowed sunset prayers to continue before other officers moved worshippers on, with video showing a man pulled from prostration and thrown to the ground.
- Twenty-seven protesters were arrested and 10 charged, Lakemba Mosque reported a third violent threat in a month, and organizers blamed recent anti‑protest laws for the police response as Premier Chris Minns defended officers and rebuffed calls to apologize.