Police have charged a man following an alleged incident at the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day this year.

Officers became aware of a small group disrupting the Dawn Service at the Shrine on April 25.

On Tuesday, September 2, police charged a 23-year-old Mooroolbark man on summons with:

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    • behave offensively whilst in a public place, namely the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Summary Offences Act);
    • offend against decency by conduct and behaviour whilst in the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Shrine of Remembrance Act); and
    • take part in a disturbance whilst in the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Shrine of Remembrance Act)

The Mooroolbark man will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 17.

On the day, a 26-year-old man from Kensington was interviewed and released pending summons in relation to offensive behaviour and was directed to leave the area.


Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

SOURCEVictoria Police
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