Appeal after ‘desecrated’ Quran left at mosque

South Yorkshire Police are investigating after two copies of the Quran bearing hateful graffiti were left in the grounds of Wybourn Islamic Centre in Sheffield. Mosque leaders said the incidents had caused deep distress, while urging the community to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information.

The latest incident happened at about 01:40 GMT on Sunday, when CCTV showed a person placing a book inside the centre’s gates. One page reportedly carried the message, “This is a human country. Kill all adult Muslims.” Police said they were also investigating a similar offence reported on 3 September and want to speak to a person seen on camera, described as slim, about 5ft 9in tall and wearing black clothing.