Melbourne Islamic centre closes doors over 'harassment and false accusations'

A Melbourne Islamic centre has announced it will close its doors after three men understood to attend the centre were charged with terrorism-related offences last week.

In a statement on its website, Al-Furqan Islamic Information Centre said it would be "ceasing its activities and closing its doors" immediately.

"This decision has not been taken lightly," the statement reads.

"We believe that given the constant harassment, pressure and false accusations levelled against the centre – particularly by media and politicians – this is the best course of action for the protection of the local community, its members, and the broader Muslim community that is often implicated in these insidious campaigns."

Five men arrested in pre-dawn Melbourne terror raids over an alleged plot to attack police officers on Anzac Day were reportedly linked to the Springvale South centre.