Probe into racist vandalism at Glasgow Central Mosque

It appeared between Sunday night and Monday morning.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 28th Oct 2025

Officers are investigating after racist graffiti was spraypainted across Glasgow Central Mosque over the weekend.

It appeared on the building which sits on Adelphi Street sometime between 5pm on Sunday and 9am on Monday.

Chief Inspector Paul Daley said: "I understand this will be deeply upsetting for both the local and Muslim communities in Glasgow and I want to reassure them we take this kind of offending seriously.

"Such vile graffiti is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

"We are carrying out extensive enquiries and I am asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact us.

"You can speak to officers by calling 101 and quoting reference 1222 of 27 October, 2025.

"Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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