MELBOURNE: Nazi salute, attack on horses, assault
Friday, November 1, 2024
Detectives have made a series of further arrests, including people who allegedly pushed crates against police horses, assaulted police and performed the Nazi salute at the Land Forces Expo.
Twelve people have now been arrested since the protest on September 11, which is in addition to the 89 people charged or fined on the day.
Most recent arrests include:
n 30-year-old Preston man was arrested on October 30 for allegedly pushing crates against police horses. He was charged with nine offences including affray, hinder/obstruct police, animal abuse and possess drugs of dependence. He was bailed to appear at court on November 21.
n 63-year-old Crib Point man was arrested on October 22 for allegedly performing the Nazi salute in a public place on September 11. He is expected to be charged on summons with the offence.
n 28-year-old Nunawading man arrested on October 28. He was charged with affray and seven counts of hinder/obstruct police. He was bailed to appear at court on November 21.
n Two people allegedly involved in an altercation with a person attending the expo. A 27-year-old Coburg woman arrested on October 24, and a 31-year-old Hoppers Crossing man arrested on October 25.