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Newly released video shows the moment a man allegedly plowed into the famed Brisbane Synagoguein Australiaon Friday, before speeding off into the night.
The suspect, a 32-year-old Sunnybank man whose name has not been released, is charged with willful damage,serious vilification orhate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of utensils or pipes for use, according to Queensland Police.
Authorities said the attack happened just after 7:15 p.m.local time Friday, when a black Toyota Hilux utility truck struck andknocked down the gatesof the synagogue, located on Margaret Street.
Footage shows the truck driving in front of the place of worship, and then suddenly stopping and backing up into the gates, knocking one side down.
The Brisbane Synagogue in Brisbane, Australia.(Google Maps)
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The driver could then be seen putting the vehicle back into drive and speeding away in the same direction.
Police quicklytracked down the car and took the driver into custody without incident.
No one was injured during the incident, officials said.
A general view of Brisbane City Skyline, Australia taken on Monday December 8, 2025. (Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)
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The suspect, who is believed to have acted alone, is scheduled toappear in Brisbane Magistrates Courton Saturday.
Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The incident came two months after a father and son allegedly carried outAustralia’s deadliest terror attack, targeting a Jewish “Hanukkah by the Sea” celebration at Bondi Beach on Dec.14.
People visit a floral tribute outside the Bondi Pavilion after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Dec.19, in Sydney. (Steve Markham/AP Photo)
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Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, Sajid Akram, 50, are accused ofkilling 15 peopleand wounding dozens of others.
Sajid Akram was killed, and Naveed Akram was critically injured in a gun battle with police at the scene.
Naveed Akram is charged with one count of committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and additional firearms and explosives offenses, according to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions’ website.
People attend a floral memorial in honour of the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, Dec.16, 2025. (Flavio Brancaleone/Reuters)
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Weeks after the massacre, police clashed with anti-Israel demonstrators as Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Australia.
At least 27 people were arrested, including 10 for allegedly assaulting officers, afterviolence broke outas authorities attempted to clear thousands of protesters gathered near Sydney’s Town Hall, according to officials.
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Herzog warned ofrising antisemitismduring the visit, calling it a global emergency, and defended Israel’s actions in Gaza when asked about the protests.
�s Efrat Lachter and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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