A man has been charged in Victoria for allegedly performing the Nazi salute in Melbourne, Victoria.
He is the second to have been arrested over the new laws that passed the Victorian Parliament in October.
The man, 55, was also charged with alleged stalking and threats to kill on Nov. 16. This follows police attending a Melbourne home on Nov. 12 after a noise complaint.
“The 55-year-old Newport man has been charged with performing a Nazi gesture, stalking, and threats to kill,” the Victorian police said.
“He has been bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 8 January 2024.”
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