Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Alleged Ramming of Brisbane Synagogue Gates

‘Investigations continue, however, it is believed the man acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to the community,’ said Queensland police.

A supplied image obtained on Feb. 21, 2026. CCTV released on behalf of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies in relation to an alleged wilful damage incident at a synagogue in Brisbane overnight where a vehicle is alleged to have rammed the front gates PR HANDOUT/Supplied by Queensland Police

A 32-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly allegedly crashing a vehicle into the gates of Brisbane’s main synagogue, in what police describe as a wilful attack on a place of worship.

The incident occurred about 7:16 p.m. on Feb. 20 when a black Toyota Hilux utility allegedly struck and knocked down the gates of the synagogue in Brisbane’s CBD before leaving the scene.