A man has been criminally charged after allegedly damaging Australia’s famous Brisbane Synagogue on Friday evening.
A 32-year-old Sunnybank man, whose name has not yet been released, is charged with malicious damage, serious defamation or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of utensils or pipes etc for use, according to a statement from Queensland Police.
Authorities said just after 7:15 p.m. local time on Friday, a black Toyota Hilux truck crashed into the gates of the synagogue on Margaret Street and ran it over before leaving the scene.
The police quickly tracked down the car and arrested the driver without any problems.
The Brisbane Synagogue in Brisbane, Australia, was rammed by a small truck late Friday. (Google Maps)
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No one was injured in the incident, officials said.
The suspect, who is believed to have acted alone, will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.
There is no ongoing threat to the community.
According to Queensland Police, the suspect is facing several charges, including a hate crime. (Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)
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“The Queensland Police Service is focused on ensuring community safety and continues to support and engage all local religious communities,” the agency wrote.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said he had been informed of the incident, noting it was “deeply distressing for the Jewish community in Queensland”.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli called the incident “very distressing for the Jewish community in Queensland”.
Crisafulli added he had spoken to Jewish leaders and police and assured Queenslanders the incident was being taken seriously.
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“This is a new signal why we have presented Parliament with strong laws to protect all people where they worship,” Crisafulli wrote in a statement statement about X. “We are in the process and I intend to have them approved at the next session of Parliament.”
This is a development story. Check back later for updates.
