The incident happened on Wednesday, September 24, at Masjid Yusuf in Glasgow, leaving chidlren and families “distressed”.
A man has been arrested and charged after a window was smashed at a Glasgow mosque when children were in attendance.
The incident at Masjid Yusuf, on Stamperland Gardens, in Clarkston, happened around 5.40pm on Wednesday, September 24 and allegedly involved a metal pole.
Our sister site Glasgow Live previously reported that the incident took place while children were at Quran class.
Clarkston Community Centre said that the incident had “distressed children, their families and the wider community” and they immediately reported it to Police Scotland.
Officers have now confirmed that a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with smashing a window in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.
“The incident happened around 5.40pm on Wednesday, 24 September, 2025, at a premises on Stamperland Gardens.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
A Clarkston Community Centre spokesperson said: “This indicates a troubling pattern that is emerging in East Renfrewshire and Scotland in general. All local mosques and residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
Last month, a young Muslim schoolgirl was assaulted while walking home in Newton Mearns.
In a separate incident elsewhere in Greater Glasgow, graffiti reading “say no to Islam” was found on walls in Scotstounhill. Kingsway Community Connections said that they were “deeply concerned”.
Both incidents have been condemned by Masjid E Khazra, which stated it stands “in full solidarity” with Masjid Yusuf following the recent “violent attack.”
A spokesperson said: “Such actions are an attack on all of us. They threaten the values of peace, respect and community cohesion that Scotland stands for.
“We call upon Police Scotland to treat these matters with the highest urgency ensuring through investigation, visible protection for our mosques and communities and justice for those responsible. We also urge local councils and public bodies to strengthen safety measures around places of worship, schools and neighbourhoods.
“We remain committed to working with Masjid Yusuf, local mosques, interfaith partners and civic organisations to ensure that Muslims and all communities in Scotland can live, learn and worship without fear.”