A CRIB Point man has been arrested for allegedly performing a Nazi salute at a protest earlier this year.
The 63-year-old Crib Point man allegedly attended the protest at the Land Forces Expo in Melbourne on 11 September. On 22 October police arrested the man – last week they confirmed that they plan to charge him on summons with performing the Nazi salute in a public place.
Victoria Police have arrested 12 people since the 11 September protest, and charged and fined 89 on the day. In a statement, Victoria Police said “during the protests, which occurred outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, it’s alleged there were rocks, projectiles, liquid which smelt strongly of vomit, horse manure, eggs and liquid irritants hurled at police officers, horses, and expo attendees.
“Several police horses and riders were allegedly splashed with a liquid irritant including being sprayed under face protectors, going into their mouths and nostrils, and were repeatedly pushed and hit with plastic crates.”
Investigations into other alleged offences at the protest are continuing.
First published in the Frankston Times – 5 November 2024