Hamilton Muslim leaders are grappling with how to keep their communities safe in the wake of the attack that killed six people during evening prayers at a mosque in Quebec City. Imam Sayed Tora, leader of the Hamilton Downtown Mosque, said members of the Muslim community will be meeting with the deputy chief of the Hamilton Police Service Monday afternoon. Hamilton Downtown Mosque Imam Sayed Tora said the attack is prompting discussions of hiring security guards for mosques in the city. He said the attack in Quebec takes the safety concerns to a new level than was experienced in the arson last fall. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives and their loved... https://t.co/JsiYuP17M8 — @Muslim_HamiltonThe mosque attack drew messages of support and solidarity online from Hamilton leaders.

Source: CBC News January 30, 2017 14:08 UTC