A man was charged after a vehicle struck a Brisbane synagogue in a suspected hate crime, with no injuries reported.

In relation to a car attack on the Brisbane Synagogue on Margaret Street just after 7 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, a 32-year-old Sunnybank, Australia, man has been charged. According to police, a black Toyota Hilux crashed into the synagogue's gates, and the driver fled but was later caught. There were no reported injuries. Willful damage, serious vilification or a hate crime, dangerous vehicle operation, and possession of drugs and drug-related equipment are among the charges against the suspect. Premier David Crisafulli of Queensland voiced concern about the incident's effect on Jewish Australians, and authorities are investigating it as a possible hate crime. The investigation is still ongoing, and the suspect is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.