Male Expected To Be Charged On Summons For Nazi Salute

Victoria Police has commenced an investigation into an alleged Nazi salute at Flemington Racecourse on 7 November.

Officers from the Melbourne Divisional Licensing Unit were patrolling the general admission area of the racecourse when they allegedly identified a male performing the Nazi salute.

No patrons reacted to the salute, nor approached police regarding the incident.

Body Worn Camera Footage of the incident was reviewed, before police approached and interviewed a 37-year-old Bell Post Hill man.

He was subsequently ejected from the venue and is expected to be charged on summons.

At this stage, it is not believed that he has any extremist associations.

If anyone has any further information, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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