Man charged over alleged violent threats against Paralympian MP

Man charged over alleged online threats against Gosford MP Liesl Tesch Thu 6 Aug 2026 at 8:49am A man will face court today accused of making online threats against a New South Wales MP and Paralympian. Police arrested the 43-year-old at a home in Tascott on the Central Coast last night in relation to the incident, which the ABC has confirmed involves NSW MP Liesl Tesch. Police charged him with threats of violence, threats to damage property and statements indicating an intention to locate Ms Tesch in public and cause her harm. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with use carriage service to threaten serious harm. Ms Tesch, a Paralympian, is the member for Gosford and parliamentary secretary for families, communities and disability inclusion The man charged over the alleged threats against Ms Tesch is due to appear before virtual bail court today.