Man charged with hate crime after allegedly ramming gates of Brisbane synagogue with ute
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ben Doherty and Australian Associated PressFebruary 21, 2026 at 05:58 AM
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A 32-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime and other offenses after allegedly ramming the gates of a Brisbane synagogue with a vehicle. The incident occurred shortly after 7 PM on Friday on Margaret Street in Brisbane's CBD. The man was reportedly driving a Toyota Hilux utility when he struck the synagogue gates. Police have stated that the incident is not being treated as a terrorist act. The man faces charges including serious vilification or hate crime.
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Brisbane
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