Sydney racial violence continues

December 13, 2005 

In a second night of racial violence in Sydney, residents have been bashed and property damaged throughout the eastern suburbs. Hundreds of men, some armed with guns and crowbars, damaged cars and businesses, and attacked people randomly. Five men have been arrested and charged. 
Police called in riot equipment and extra officers saying car loads of people arrived in the area with many taking part in attacks on property. A witness said police with guns drawn arrested a number of people. There were reports of gunshots near North Cronulla beach, but police said there had been no shots fired. 
Hundreds of men congregated around Lakemba Mosque at 4:30pm after rumours spread that it would be attacked. The men scuffled with police, and three officers received minor injuries.
Sydney racial violence continues December 13 , 2005 In a second night of racial violence in Sydney , residents have been bashed and property damaged throughout the eastern suburbs . Hundreds of men , some armed with guns and crowbars , damaged cars and businesses , and attacked people randomly . Five men have been arrested and charged . Police called in riot equipment and extra officers saying car loads of people arrived in the area with many taking part in attacks on property . A witness said police with guns drawn arrested a number of people . There were reports of gunshots near North Cronulla beach , but police said there had been no shots fired . Hundreds of men congregated around Lakemba Mosque at 4:30pm after rumours spread that it would be attacked . The men scuffled with police , and three officers received minor injuries .
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