6 days ago
Man allegedly covers Sydney complex in swastikas, attacks police while in custody
A man has been charged with defacing a neighbourhood in Sydney's west after allegedly covering a unit complex in offensive Nazi symbols.
Emergency services were called to a unit complex on Derby Street in Penrith around 3pm on Friday following reports of offensive graffiti.
Officers from the Nepean Police Area Command arrived to find multiple Nazi swastikas and offensive phrases spray-painted across footpaths, fences, and car spaces near the unit complex.
A 51-year-old man was then arrested at the scene and taken to Penrith Police Station for questioning.
However, while in custody, he became aggressive, and police allege he attempted to assault an officer several times before they were forced to restrain him.
He has since been charged with knowingly display by public act Nazi symbol without excuse and assault police officer in execution of duty cause actual bodily harm.
The man was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Saturday.
