Overview
- Police arrested the man at a home in Urunga on Saturday evening and took him to Coffs Harbour Police Station.
- He was charged with knowingly displaying a Nazi symbol by public act and causing a prohibited Nazi symbol to be displayed in a public place.
- Officers granted strict conditional bail with a first appearance set for Newcastle Local Court on 22 January 2026.
- The investigation began after eyewitness Ben Parsons photographed the tattoos at Bar Beach on 24 December and reported them to Crime Stoppers, with Operation Shelter assisting.
- NSW banned public display of Nazi symbols in 2022 and strengthened related offences in 2025, with potential penalties reported to include fines and up to 12 months’ imprisonment.