"Specialist counter-terrorism of officers have been involved in the investigation from the very start, and I can confirm this is not considered a terrorist incident, he said."
"There was definitely a targeted attack against the Jewish synagogue, he said. The video surveillance [shows] it's very clear that [the driver] intended to do some damage to the gates."
"all Jews in Queensland should be able to attend synagogue and live our lives free from fear. This attack is not only an attack on my community, it is an attac"
A Toyota Hilux knocked down the gates of a synagogue on Margaret Street in Brisbane CBD shortly after 7pm. The driver fled the scene and was taken into custody shortly after; no one was injured. A 32-year-old Sunnybank man faces charges including wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and drug possession. CCTV footage shows the driver intended to damage the gates and appears not to have tried to enter the synagogue. Specialist counter-terrorism officers were involved in the investigation, and the incident is not being treated as a terrorist act. The Jewish community reported deep distress.
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