Man accused of ramming Brisbane Synagogue gate appears in court
A man has appeared in Queensland Supreme Court over an alleged anti-Semitic attack involving a vehicle ramming the gate of the Brisbane Synagogue. No one was injured, but a congregation member was standing behind the gate at the time. The court heard the accused had drug-related delusions and prior convictions, and a psychiatric assessment will be required for his bail application.
- ▪Matthew Alexander Donald De Campo was charged with wilful damage and serious vilification or hate crime after allegedly ramming the synagogue gate with a Toyota HiLux.
- ▪Police reported De Campo had drug-fuelled delusions and fixations on various religions, and he referenced the Bondi shootings during the incident.
- ▪The crown opposed bail due to concerns about re-offending, especially in the current climate of attacks against Jewish people.
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