Charge of mischief against religious property laid after Montreal mosque vandalism

MONTREAL — A 26-year-old man has been charged with mischief against a place of worship after a Montreal mosque was the target of vandalism early Tuesday.

Gavin Johnson appeared in court on the single charge.

Montreal police said calls came in to 911 after 3:30 a.m. reporting a disturbance at the Tawuba mosque.

Officers found broken windows at the front and side of the building and arrested a man nearby.