Leaders of Sydney mosque condemn 'anti-Turkish vandal who caused more than $100,000 in damage' - but police say there's more to the story

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A man has faced court after allegedly vandalising a mosque with a vacuum cleaner and fire hydrant in Sydney's south west.

Police were called to Auburn Gallipoli Mosque at about 7pm on Sunday after reports of extensive vandalism.

Officers arrived to find 13 windows, antique chandeliers and fixtures were destroyed, totaling about $100,000 in damage.

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque (pictured) in Sydney's south west was vandalised on Sunday night

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque in Sydney's south west was vandalised on Sunday night

The incident happened between prayer sessions, with only 20 people present in the mosque.

Gallipoli Turkish Cultural Foundation chairman Abdurrahman Asaroglu said the damage at the site was 'significant' and accused the alleged vandal of being 'anti-Turkish'.

'Being such an iconic Turkish mosque, we have unfortunately become a lighting rod for anyone wanting to express their anti-Muslim or anti-Turk sentiment,' he said. 

'We are a local Mosque focused on serving the needs of our local community here in Sydney, including the promotion of peace and harmony between all communities calling Australia home.

'The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque will continue to spread the message of peace and harmony in Australia and fight the scourge of hate and division wherever we see it.' 

Thirteen windows, chandeliers and fixtures were destroyed by the vandal (pictured)

Thirteen windows, chandeliers and fixtures were destroyed by the vandal

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene and refused bail to appear in Burwood Local Court on Monday.

The Guildford man was charged with destroying or damaging a property and breach of bail.

The man is understood to have mental health issues. 

'A complete assessment of damage and repairs will be conducted today,' a NSW police spokesperson said.

Inquiries are continuing. 

The total damage bill for the mosque reached more than $100,000 (pictured)

The total damage bill for the mosque reached more than $100,000

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