A woman has been charged as investigations continue into a planned public assembly in Sydney's CBD last month.
A major police operation was conducted in Sydney's CBD on Monday 9 February 2026 with officers from across the metropolitan region assisted by specialist units.
Thousands of participants gathered at Town Hall about 5pm, and at the conclusion of the speeches, the crowd assembled on George Street.
A section of the crowd attempted to push past officers with the intention of marching, against the Public Assembly Restriction Declaration (PARD).
The crowd were issued a number of directions by police to disperse in accordance with the PARD and Major Events Act.
When participants failed to comply, officers moved to disperse the crowd, including anyone who had stopped and was blocking pedestrian access.
At the time, 27 people were arrested with nine people charged. They remain before the courts.
Officers attached to Central Metropolitan Region established Strike Force Laine to investigate the actions of participants and a further 16 people have since been charged. They remain before the courts.
As part of ongoing inquiries, strike force investigators arrested a 42-year-old woman this morning (Thursday 26 March 2026), at a unit on Julia Street, Ashfield.
The 42-year-old was taken to Burwood Police Station where she was charged with hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty, intimidate police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm, throw missile at police officer executing duty no actual bodily harm and use indecent/threatening etc language in major event area.
She was granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Investigations under Strike Force Laine continue.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Central West Police District. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
