SEVERAL people at a Mississagua mosque have been hurt after an axe-wielding attacker sprayed worshippers with a chemical substance during morning prayers.
Cops were called out to the Dar Al-Taweed Islamic Centre shortly before 7am on Saturday following reports of a break-in.
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A witness told CityNews that several people were inside the mosque for morning prayers when the man allegedly stormed in and began spraying their eyes and throat with an unknown substance.
Someone from inside the mosque called police and the suspect was arrested at the scene.
The mosque’s Imam, Ibrahim Hindy, tweeted: “An individual came wielding an ax and carrying numerous other sharp edged weapons, as well as pepper spray.
“Before he could inflict harm on any worshippers, several congregants bravely were able to stop him in his tracks.
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“Our community will never be broken and we refuse to be intimidated.”
Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said worshippers “acted courageously” to keep people safe.
She tweeted: “In response to an evil, violent act of Islamophobic hate, the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre community acted courageously to keep folks safe. We all stand with them.
“It should never come to this. Everyone deserves to be safe in their community and place of worship.”
Cops said some people suffered minor injuries from the spray.
An investigation is ongoing.
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