a statement from a prominent Melbourne religious leader

"I dispute any evil action linked to bin Laden. Again, I don't believe that even September 11 - from the beginning, I don't believe that it has done by any Muslim at all, or any other activities. London, as I said just a few seconds ago, never done yet - no-one proven that any Muslim has a hand in it. But ... "

Sheikh Mohammed Omran, a Melbourne Iman, and head of the al-Sunnah Wal-Jamaah association, on Lateline last night - read the full transcript here . Or watch one of the video files of the interview available on the Lateline website - the Sheik cuts an entertainingly improbable, almost muppet-like figure.