Morningside man, 19, charged with hate crime over alleged threats to family

A 19-year-old Morningside man has been charged following an investigation into alleged hate-motivated threats at a Morningside home.

Detectives from the Counter-Terrorism Investigation Group will allege that at about 12.30am on 19 October, a man made a number of abusive remarks and threats towards a family at a residential address in the suburb.

Subsequent investigations led police to the 19-year-old, who was arrested on 20 October at accommodation in Spring Hill. Police say he was arrested without incident, with assistance from the Public Safety Response Team.

He has been charged with three counts of threats, serious vilification or hate crime. He was refused bail and is due to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 21 October.

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

Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day via the Policelink website, and to quote reference number QP2602063379.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.