A man accused of deliberately ramming a Brisbane synagogue with his vehicle has indicated he will fight hate crime allegations in court.
Matthew Alexander Donald De Campo, 32, is accused of ramming the Brisbane Synagogue on Margaret St in the early evening of February 20.
It is alleged Mr De Campo targeted the synagogue in an act of hate.
CCTV footage of the alleged attack showed a Toyota HiLux drive at the synagogue gates, narrowly avoiding a person who was standing behind the gate at the time.
The Sunnybank man is charged with wilful damage serious vilification or a hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle, possessing utensils or pipes for use, and possessing dangerous drugs.
Mr De Campo had his matter mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where his representative indicated he would fight the charges.
Solicitor Joseph Morris, acting as town agent, advised the court case conferencing between the parties was unsuccessful and Mr De Campo advised in writing he would contest the claims against him.
Mr Morris requested a full brief of evidence be delivered to Mr Campo’s legal team and a hearing date be secured.
He added the hearing would likely examine at least six witnesses.
Prosecution advised the collection of evidence could take up to eight months to finalise due to delays with obtaining a drug certificate.
The brief was ordered to be delivered by June 19, with a hearing review to be heard on July 2 in Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Mr De Campo remains on remand for the charges but appeared before Brisbane Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon signalling his desire to apply for bail.
His lawyer claimed police charged Mr De Campo with a hate crime based on an interview with Mr De Campo who was either “severely under the influence of drugs” or “mentally unwell” at the time.
His bail application was set down for Monday, April 20 before the Brisbane Supreme Court.
The application is expected to run for half an hour.
