VIDEO: man threatens and throws stones at Umbanda and Candomblé center in Paraná

Police investigate attack on African-rooted center in Foz do Iguaçu Civil Police investigate a case of religious intolerance recorded in Foz do Iguaçu, in Western Paraná. A man was filmed making threats, insults, and throwing stones at an Umbanda and Candomblé religious center last Sunday (21). Images recorded by a security camera show the suspect in front of the location for about five minutes. During this period, he makes threats and utters insults against members of the religious community. Watch above. In the recordings, the man appears saying phrases like: "You're going to disappear from here. You're going to disappear from here. Tomorrow" and "Want to get hit?". Then, he throws what appears to be a brick toward the property. ✅ Follow g1 Foz do Iguaçu on WhatsApp The man has not yet been identified by the police. Until the last update of this report, no one had been arrested. According to those responsible for the space, the attack happened while family members were participating in a gathering at the location. Children who were present had to be evacuated and hidden for safety. Man has not yet been identified by the police Personal archive The center's leader, Mãe Márcia Iemanja, reports that the situation caused fear and concern among attendees. "It was terrifying, actually. We didn't imagine so much prejudice against our African-rooted religion. We were here with my grandchildren and my children, who came to spend Sunday with me. We had to hide the children. It was truly terrifying, we didn't expect this." According to the Civil Police, a police report was filed for injury related to religion. As per reports received by investigators, the suspect threw stones at the location and made religiously-motivated insults. The corporation informed that investigations continue to officially identify the author and clarify all circumstances of the case. Read also: 'Horror movie' routine: understand the investigation into a doctor who set up an 'apartment' in a hospital Frost: see images and weather forecast in Paraná Copel: Electricity bill becomes more expensive starting this Wednesday (24) VIDEOS: Most watched from g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Oeste and Sudoeste.