Police call chanting at party 'banter between friends'

NSW police have concluded that off-duty officers shouting “Allahu Akbar boom” at a Christmas party were engaging in “banter between friends.” This followed a dispute with a Muslim neighbor over water leaking from their pool. The incident occurred on December 13 in Glenmore Park, Sydney. The Muslim man complained about the noise and alleged racial insults. An internal investigation found no evidence that the chanting was directed at him. The man expressed feeling unsafe and questioned his trust in the police. He has requested further review of the investigation, which is currently ongoing.