Teenage thugs bashed a young Muslim girl wearing a hijab in what has been described as a racial attack in Wantirna South.
The high school student was walking home from Westfield Knox along Stud Rd when she was set upon by a group of teenagers, according to Knox councillor Joe Cossari, who said it was a racial attack. The teen was punched to the ground and kicked, but didn’t report the assault to police because she feared reprisals, Cr Cossari said.
Councillors condemned the violence after hearing details at a recent council meeting.
“We have to defend the right of all citizens so that our people can walk freely without fear,” Cr Cossari told the council meeting. “As a Christian and an Australian I will defend the rights of all religious groups and, in this case, the Muslim brothers and sisters of this municipality.
“To bash up a young girl because of what she was wearing is unacceptable. I will not tolerate this type of activity against any citizens of this municipality or this country. We pride ourselves on being a multicultural society, we talk about multiculturalism in our policies, but having this happen on our front door is not acceptable.”
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