Man charged over Nazi salute

A man has been charged after allegedly performing the Nazi salute and displaying the Nazi symbol, as well as threatening a police officer in Frankston yesterday.

The man was allegedly wearing a hat marked with the Nazi symbol when he threatened a male officer, before performing the Nazi salute outside Frankston Police Station.

Police from the Frankston Crime Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the incident and arrested a 41-year-old Seaford man that afternoon.

He was charged with intentionally displaying the Nazi symbol, making threats to kill, intimidation of law enforcement officer and threatening to assault police.

The man was bailed to appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 19 December.

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