Two Men Charged for Displaying Nazi Flag Near Sydney Jewish Museum
The men face charges under New South Wales law for publicly displaying a Nazi symbol, which is banned, and one has been denied bail by the court.
- Craig Elston, 51, and Charles Cameron, 44, were arrested for allegedly displaying a Nazi flag outside a Darlinghurst bar near the Sydney Jewish Museum.
- Police seized the flag and several electronic devices during the arrest, and both men were charged under New South Wales law banning public displays of Nazi symbols.
- Charles Cameron, a retired Australian Defence Force veteran, was denied bail after the magistrate cited the seriousness of the offense and its potential to instill fear in the community.
- Craig Elston has pleaded guilty, reportedly claiming he acquired the flag as part of a war memorabilia collection and expressed regret for his actions.
- The incident has drawn condemnation from Jewish community leaders, who highlighted the rise of antisemitic incidents and thanked police for their swift response.