Queensland Woman Charged With Hate Crime After Alleged Attempt to Remove Teenager’s Hijab
By Chloe · Published 21 Oct 2026 · Updated 21 Oct 2026
Brisbane, QLD · Queensland News
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Queensland Woman Charged With Hate Crime After Alleged Attempt to Remove Teenager’s Hijab - Brisbane, QLD
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A 66-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly verbally harassing a group of people and attempting to remove a teenage girl's hijab at a Brisbane bayside park.
A 66-year-old woman from Lakeland in far north Queensland has been charged with common assault involving an alleged hate-crime circumstance following an incident at Bayside Park in Manly, on Brisbane's bayside.
According to Queensland police information reported by ABC News, the alleged incident occurred on 21 February 2026. The woman is accused of verbally harassing a group of people on two occasions and attempting to pull a teenage girl's hijab off her head.
The case was investigated by counter-terrorism police, who searched a property in Manly on 22 September. The woman was subsequently charged with one count of common assault with a serious vilification or hate-crime circumstance of aggravation.
She is scheduled to appear before Wynnum Magistrates Court on 26 October 2026.
The allegations have brought attention to the legal protections available to people who experience harassment or assault connected to their religious or cultural identity. A hijab is a head covering worn by some Muslim women and girls as part of their religious practice. Attempting to remove someone's clothing or religious attire without consent can raise serious concerns about personal safety and dignity.
Police have not established guilt through a court process, and the allegations must be tested through the justice system. The woman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The case also highlights the importance of reporting incidents involving intimidation, unwanted physical contact or alleged religiously motivated harassment. Police investigations can involve gathering witness statements, reviewing available evidence and determining whether the conduct meets the legal requirements for a criminal charge.
The incident occurred months before the charge was announced, illustrating that investigations may take time as authorities assess evidence and determine the appropriate legal action.
For the affected teenager and the people who were with her, the court proceedings may provide an opportunity for the allegations to be examined formally. The outcome will depend on the evidence presented and the court's assessment.
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A 66-year-old woman from Lakeland in far north Queensland has been charged with common assault involving an alleged hate-crime circumstance following an incident at Bayside Park in Manly, on Brisbane's bayside.
According to Queensland police information reported by ABC News, the alleged incident occurred on 21 February 2026. The woman is accused of verbally harassing a group of people on two occasions and attempting to pull a teenage girl's hijab off her head.
The case was investigated by counter-terrorism police, who searched a property in Manly on 22 September. The woman was subsequently charged with one count of common assault with a serious vilification or hate-crime circumstance of aggravation.
She is scheduled to appear before Wynnum Magistrates Court on 26 October 2026.
The allegations have brought attention to the legal protections available to people who experience harassment or assault connected to their religious or cultural identity. A hijab is a head covering worn by some Muslim women and girls as part of their religious practice. Attempting to remove someone's clothing or religious attire without consent can raise serious concerns about personal safety and dignity.
Police have not established guilt through a court process, and the allegations must be tested through the justice system. The woman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The case also highlights the importance of reporting incidents involving intimidation, unwanted physical contact or alleged religiously motivated harassment. Police investigations can involve gathering witness statements, reviewing available evidence and determining whether the conduct meets the legal requirements for a criminal charge.
The incident occurred months before the charge was announced, illustrating that investigations may take time as authorities assess evidence and determine the appropriate legal action.
For the affected teenager and the people who were with her, the court proceedings may provide an opportunity for the allegations to be examined formally. The outcome will depend on the evidence presented and the court's assessment.
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