Nazi symbol daubed on Muslim centre's wall

A Nazi symbol painted onto a town's Muslim centre was a symbol of hate scrawled onto a place of peace and community, a councillor said.

The black swastika was seen on the wall of the Shrewsbury Muslim Centre on Preston Street.

It was thought the incident may have happened on Thursday or Friday.

"I truly hope the police act swiftly and bring those responsible to justice" said Monkmoor councillor Adam Fejfer who also described it as a gut punch and called for those responsible to clean it off themselves. West Mercia Police and Shrewsbury Muslim Centre have both been contacted for a comment.

Those who painted it should apologise and be educated about British values, Fejfer continued.

"The irony is the most painful part. Our history is full of brave Muslim soldiers who wore the British uniform and gave their lives in every major conflict to protect the very freedoms and rights this person is now abusing," he said.

One woman commenting on Facebook said it was "absolutely horrible" to see the vandalism.

"Especially sad as we just had VE day, when that symbol should be a warning to others of what could happen again, if we let it," she added.

Another commented: "It's heartbreaking. Our country's history is being forgotten and trashed. To see that in 2026 beggars belief."

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