Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog rally didn’t reach officers, NSW police say

Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visit. Premier Chris Minns is refusing to apologise after police violenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say.Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...