A man has been charged by detectives attached to the Counter Terrorism and Specialist Tactics Command after an investigation into an alleged violent call to action via social media.
The social media post, which allegedly called for protesters to attend a beach in Sydney's south later this week, with the purpose of inciting violence, was detected by officers attached to Operation Shelter on Monday 15 December 2025.
Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 20-year-old man in Narara about 1.40pm yesterday (Sunday 21 December 2025).
The man was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with use carriage service to menace, harass, offend and publicly threaten violence on grounds of race/religion.
He was refused bail to appear in Gosford Local Court today (Monday 22 December 2025).
The organiser has not obtained authorisation for the assembly under Part 4 of the Summary Offences Act 1988. Without this authorisation, the event is not legally protected as an authorised assembly and individuals who choose to attend may be liable for obstruction and unlawful assembly offences.
The public are reminded that anyone considering violence, retribution or vigilante behaviour can expect a swift and decisive response from police.
While the NSW Police Force recognises people may want to protest due to recent events both here and overseas, we are asking the community to choose other ways to come together peacefully.
Police will respond to any anti-social behaviour, and we encourage the community to report any crime to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or in an emergency to dial Triple Zero.
The NSW Police Force will also continue to take strong action against anyone who engages in criminal activity that is motivated by hate and anyone who believes they may be the victim of such a crime is urged to come forward.
Now is a time for healing, unity and supporting one another. As we move toward 2026, it is vital that we stand together to ensure NSW remains a safer and inclusive place for everyone.
