Man charged over alleged threats to Stan Grant

A man has been charged with making alleged online threats at ABC journalist Stan Grant.

NSW Police confirmed in a statement to news.com.au that officers arrested a man on Thursday after investigating alleged threats made against a “59-year-old man”.

“About 11.50am on Tuesday, officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command received a report of alleged online threats made against a 59-year-old man,” the statement reads.

“Following inquires, police arrested a 41-year-old man in Fairfield Heights at 6.40pm yesterday.

“The man was taken to Fairfield Police Station where he was charged with use carriage to threaten serious harm and carriage service to menace / harass / offend.

“The man was granted bail to appear before Fairfield Local Court on Wednesday 31 May 2023.”

Press have published photos with Stan Grant and his wife reporter Tracey Holmes attending Randwick police station yesterday.

Last week ABC Director News Justin Stevens, said, “Over many months, but particularly in recent days, Stan Grant has been subject to grotesque racist abuse, including threats to his safety. This has become particularly virulent since he appeared as part of the ABC’s Coronation coverage.”

Grant is currently on an 8 week break from Q+A.