Muslim organisations criticise Morrison remarks on Bourke Street

Mourners pay their respects to Sisto Malaspina, co-owner of Pellegrini's Espresso Bar, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Sunday, November 11, 2018. Sisto Malaspina was the victim of Friday's terror incident. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Mourners pay their respects to Sisto Malaspina, co-owner of Pellegrini's Espresso Bar,Sisto Malaspina was the victim of Friday's terror incident. Source: AAP

Some Muslim communities have expressed concern and disappointment over comments made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in connection with the Melbourne Bourke Street attack last Friday. Mr Morrison says the man behind the attack was a terrorist and claims he was suffering from mental health issues - are just an "excuse".



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