Cops release CCTV image amid Sydney synagogue vandalism probe

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Cops release CCTV image amid Sydney synagogue vandalism probe
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A new CCTV image has been released by police amid an investigation into how a synagogue in Sydney’s south was defaced with vile, antisemitic graffiti in the early hours of Friday morning.

Police have released a new CCTV image as part of their investigation into how a synagogue in Sydney ’s south was vandalised with vile, antisemitic graffiti in the early hours of Friday morning.

Large swastikas sprayed on the outside walls in red were accompanied by scrawled antisemitic phrases. "The painting of a Swastika on a Jewish building shows how appalling these individuals are ... We have lived with the southern Sydney synagogue for many, many years, it's been in our community for decades, it's much loved and much revered by members of the local community.

“He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, of medium build, and with a long brown beard,” the statement said.

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