Man Charged for Inciting Hatred at Sydney Protest

A man has been charged following a protest in Sydney's inner east today.

About 2.50pm (Monday 26 January 2026), police stopped a 31-year-old man on Bourke Street, Surry Hills, following allegedly inciteful comments he made during a speech at a protest in Moore Park.

The man was taken to Surry Hills Police Station.

He was charged with publicly incite hatred on ground of race causing fear.

The 31-year-old man was refused bail to face Bail Division Court 7 tomorrow (Tuesday 27 January 2026).

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