Man charged with hate crime, Morningside

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Detectives from the Counter-Terrorism Investigation Group have charged a man following an investigation into alleged hate-motivated threats in Morningside on 19 October.

It will be alleged that at approximately 12.30am, a man made a number of abusive remarks and threats towards a family at a Morningside residential address.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Morningside man on 20 October.

The man was arrested without incident at an accommodation in Spring Hill, with the assistance of the Public Safety Response Team.

He has been charged with three counts of threats, serious vilification or hate crime.

The man was refused bail and is due to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 21 October.

Queensland Police take allegations of hate-motivated offending seriously and remain committed to protecting the safety, dignity and rights of all members of the community.

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