Man to be charged after alleged Nazi salute at Flemington Racecourse
A man is set to be charged on summons over an alleged Nazi salute at the Flemington
Racecourse in Melbourne.
Police came across a man allegedly performing the banned act while patrolling the general admission area at the racecourse on Thursday during the popular Oaks Day event.
While no patrons reacted or approached police following the alleged Nazi salute, officers reviewed body worn camera footage before approaching the man.
Camera IconThe 37-year-old was kicked out of the venue after the alleged Nazi salute. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers Credit: News Corp Australia
The 37-year-old from Bell Post Hill was kicked out of the venue.
He is set to be charged on summons following the alleged banned act.
Police don’t believe the 37-year-old has any extremist associations at this stage, however police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
It comes as neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant was on Friday sentenced to one month imprisonment for performing the gesture in October last year, becoming the first Victorian to be convicted under new laws banning the Nazi salute.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of 12 months imprisonment and a $23,000 fine.
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