- Video shows a man being punched inside Adelaide’s Marion Mosque on Friday
- A worshipper was attacked by a visitor who was questioning Islam, mosque said
- The mosque said it opens its doors to the general public every day to be inclusive
- The assault was reported to South Australia Police who are investigating attack
A mosque has released shocking video of a Muslim worshipper being sucker-punched by a visitor who was asking questions about Islam.
The attack took place on Friday evening when a visitor entered the Marion Mosque in Adelaide’s south-west.
CCTV footage shows two men in conversation before one man suddenly punches the other man in the side of the head before walking off.
A mosque has released shocking video (pictured) of a Muslim worshipper being sucker-punched by a visitor who was asking questions about Islam
Islamic Society of South Australia president Ahmad Zreika said the attack was unprovoked.
‘The man was peaceful when he entered, he was asking general questions about Islam,’ Mr Zreika told Daily Mail Australia.
‘Then he started asking about political issues, and the worshipper said is not informed on those issues.
‘Then the man said “You have to have your own opinions” and then punched him.’
The attack took place on Friday evening when a visitor entered the Marion Mosque in Adelaide’s south-west (pictured is the alleged attacker)
Mr Zreika said this is not the first time there have been incidents at the mosque, but said the experiences with the wider community have generally been good.
‘This event is not going to stop us opening our doors,’ he said.
It’s a disappointing event and we hope it does not happen again, but we want to stay open to make a more inclusive Australia and interact with the community.’
A South Australia Police spokesperson said: ‘Sturt Police are investigating an assault that occurred at a Park Holme mosque about 9.30pm on Friday 22 December.
‘The victim was punched to the face and sustained facial injuries.
‘He was treated at the scene by paramedics. The suspect is not known to the victim and police are making inquiries to try to identify him.’
A South Australia Police spokesperson said: ‘Sturt Police are investigating an assault that occurred at a Park Holme mosque (pictured) about 9.30pm on Friday 22 December