Police have charged a man following an alleged incident at the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day this year.
Officers became aware of a small group disrupting the dawn service at the Shrine on 25 April.
On 2 September, police charged a 23-year-old Mooroolbark man on summons with:
- behave in an offensive manner whilst in a public place namely the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Summary Offences Act)
- offend against decency by conduct and behaviour whilst in the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Shrine of Remembrance Act)
- take part in a disturbance whilst in the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Shrine of Remembrance Act)
The Mooroolbark man will appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 17 November.
On the day, a 26-year-old man from Kensington was interviewed and released pending summons in relation to offensive behaviour and was directed to leave the area.
Police continue to investigate the incident and urge anyone with any information or footage that may assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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