WA police investigate flyers targeting LGBTIQ+ community distributed to homes

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adeshola OreMarch 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Western Australian police are investigating anonymous flyers targeting the LGBTIQ+ community that have been distributed to homes in Perth. The flyers contain photographs of LGBTIQ+ individuals and falsely accuse them of serious crimes, including paedophilia and drug trafficking. The investigation is underway to determine the source and motivation behind the distribution of these leaflets. The flyers have caused concern within the community due to their defamatory and potentially harmful nature. Authorities are working to address the situation and ensure the safety and well-being of those targeted.

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Australia 50% Western Australia 60% Perth 70% Western Australia Police 80% LGBTIQ+ community ×290%

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lgbtiq+ community 100% flyers 90% police investigation 80% accusations 70% paedophilia 60% drug trafficking 50% western australia 40%

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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Perth

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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