NSW police say agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Sydney protest didn’t reach officers

Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visitFollow 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...