A Brisbane court hears that a 16-year-old accused of stabbing a fellow student at school allegedly received racist messages and threats in the months before the incident. Prosecutors told the court the accused student faced “racist” abuse leading up to the alleged attack, including messages sent before the stabbing took place. ABC Australia and The Guardian both report that the accused teenager was arrested after the alleged stabbing of a 17-year-old schoolmate in Brisbane on Tuesday.
The Guardian adds that the prosecution alleges the alleged attack may have been linked to a social media post, though details of the post and the accused’s motivation are not resolved at this stage of proceedings. The cases described are allegations presented to the court; the accused has not been proven guilty. The court hearing addresses the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing and the lead-up communications, including the claim of racist harassment. Further evidence and legal arguments are expected as the matter progresses.
