Man Charged for Allegedly Performing Nazi Salute in Sydney

Police were called to a shopping centre at 8:45 a.m. on Monday after reports of an individual making an offensive gesture.
Man Charged for Allegedly Performing Nazi Salute in Sydney
A man remains handcuffed. Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images
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A 54-year-old man appeared before a Sydney court on Jan. 13 after being charged for allegedly performing a Nazi salute in a public space in Balmain in Sydney.

The incident occurred on Monday morning at around 8:45 a.m., when police were called to a shopping centre near the intersection of Darling and Beattie Street following reports of an offensive gesture being made by an individual.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].