Cop charged with dozens of hate crime offences

A member of the Queensland Police Service has been charged with dozens of hate crime offences.

The QPS on Monday afternoon released a statement saying a 50-year-old man from the Protective Services Group had been charged following an investigation.

The man, who was arrested on Monday, is facing 41 counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence.

The QPS said the charges did not mean the allegations against the member had been substantiated.Credit: Nine News

The QPS said the charges did not mean the allegations against the member had been substantiated.

“Everyone in Queensland has a right to feel safe and the Queensland Police Service remains committed to community safety and engaging with people from across our culturally diverse society to help foster relationships and build upon platforms for community engagement,” the QPS said.

“Instances of serious vilification and hate crime are a criminal matter in Queensland, and where these are reported to police, investigations will be undertaken to prosecute those responsible.”

The man was expected to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday.

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