A man has been charged after the Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park was damaged last month.
Officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command commenced an investigation on Friday 26 September 2025 following reports of malicious damage at the Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, the previous day.
Police were told that about 2.40pm on Thursday 25 September 2025, an unknown man entered the memorial and poured small amounts of an oil-like liquid onto stones throughout the structure before also pouring liquid onto a metal Anzac memorial plaque and leaving the scene.
Despite efforts from caretakers to remove the liquid the memorial remains damaged.
A crime scene was established, and officers commenced an investigation into the incident.
Following a public appeal for assistance yesterday (Friday 24 October 2025), a 59-year-old man attended Day Street Police Station at 5pm today (Saturday 25 October 2025) where he was placed under arrest.
The man was charged with destroy or damage property and granted conditional bail to appear at the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
