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The Cronulla riot was a result of the earlier violent attack by up to 15 youths of Lebanese descent, on three young surf lifesavers as they left the beach at the end of their shift. One lifesaver was seriously injured by the mob.

This attack was one of many episodes of abuse and violence, over a period of years, directed at non-Muslim girls and youths by gangs of Muslim youths.

One of the perpetrators of the unprovoked attack was ultimately chastised by the Magistrate and sentenced to up to 500 hours of community service. In New South Wales, this is roughly equivalent to a slap on the wrist. --Rosaluxembourg 20:16, 1 October 2007 (UTC)