Overview

• NSW Police charged two 61-year-old men with wilfully damaging or defacing a protected place and with property damage valued between $2,000 and $5,000.
• The pair attended Auburn Police Station on Friday afternoon and were due to appear in Parramatta Local Court on Saturday.
• CCTV released by police shows two men at the memorial for about 20 minutes on Thursday just after midday.
• Footage depicts the men spraying an oil-based or unknown substance on interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors and steps.
• Chief Inspector Gary Coffey said some stains appear permanent as cleaners continue efforts to remove the substance from the granite.