The Masjid An-Nur in Christchurch has been the target of hate speech. (File photo)
Police have spoken with a man who left a hate speech message written in chalk outside the Masjid An-Nur in Christchurch.
Stuffunderstands the words “Islam is Right about Women” were chalked outside the mosque on Deans Ave on Saturday. Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price said on Tuesday officers had located and spoken to a 36-year-old man in relation to a number of chalk messages written on footpaths throughout Christchurch including Masjid An-Nur Mosque, the Linwood Islamic Centre and several police stations. “We appreciate this behaviour has drawn much attention and we want to thank the public for letting us know about it.