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Alex Mitchell, Kat Wong and Tom Wark

DARK SECRETS: Protest restrictions challenged after police response | Vintage Vibes

NSW's premier has defended the actions of police, saying officers were put in a difficult position. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

Muslim communities have been left feeling like punching bags after a state premier refused to apologise for a violent police response.

NSW Premier Chris Minns accepted his refusal could be antagonistic while providing steadfast backing of police who forcibly dispersed a group of people praying during a protest over the Israeli president's official visit.

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