Senior Muslim cleric says he was victim of hate crime attack in DublinJames CoxA senior Muslim cleric has said he was targeted in a hate crime attack in Dublin, which left him in hospital. Founder and chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri said the incident occurred in Tallaght on Thursday evening. Shaykh Al-Qadri said he received a CT scan in hospital following the attack. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Shaykh Al-Qadri said he believed the attack was planned. "I have experienced a deliberate hate crime attack in Tallaght a few hours ago.

Source: Irish Independent February 16, 2024 14:31 UTC