Thousands have attended Anzac Day commemorations across Sydney, with police encouraging the community to continue to mark the day respectfully.
Operation Anzac Day 2026, a high-visibility policing deployment, was put in place to provide a safe and secure environment for the state's largest gathering at a dawn service and subsequent march in Sydney CBD.
General duties officers were and continue to be assisted by specialist units across the city, as the operation continues into the evening to ensure everyone can take part in events respectfully.
There were about 11,000 people at the Martin Place dawn service. Thousands of people lined Elizabeth Street, Sydney, to honour service men, women and relatives during the march.
About 4.30am today (Saturday 25 April 2026), police responded to an alleged act of nuisance during a war memorial service at Martin Place.
Officers attached to Operation Anzac Day identified a 24-year-old man attending the service and arrested him.
Other people were moved on from the service.
The 24-year-old man was taken to Day Street Police Station where he was charged with commit nuisance in, on etc war memorial.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Police will allege in court the man booed while at the Cenotaph site.
Operation Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Dunstan said the overwhelming majority of those who attended today's commemorations showed respect and acted appropriately.
"Anzac Day is one of the most significant dates on our national calendar, and police were pleased to see the community honouring the courage and sacrifice of our service personnel with respect," Acting Assistant Commissioner Dunstan said.
"Thousands of people attended the dawn service, with family, friends and supporters lining the route to honour those marching.
"Apart from a small handful of people, those who attended the dawn service and march were well behaved and respectful.
"Police urge anyone continuing to mark the day to act responsibly, know your limits and look out for each other."
