Police Arrest Man Over Inappropriate Behaviour At Sydney Beach

Police Arrest Man Over Inappropriate Behaviour At Sydney Beach
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NSW police have charged a 63-year-old man after he was arrested on Sunday following reports of inappropriate behaviour.

In a statement following the incident, police said officers were called to Bronte Beach in Sydney’s east at 3:40pm after allegations of a man recording “intimate” images without consent.

He was arrested on the beach and taken to Waverly police station, where he was charged with three counts of intentionally record intimate image without consent and three counts of behave in offensive manner in/near public place/school.

The man was refused bail and is due to appear in Parramatta Local Court today.

Police operation in place as people celebrate January 26

NSW police say that five people were charged as part of Operation Australia Day, with police conducting high-visibility operations until midnight on Monday.

Specialist police, including the Riot Squad, Dog Squad, Water Police, Mounted Unit, and Polair helicopter have been at hand to support local officers if required.

Assistant Commissioner Gavin Wood said he was pleased with the small numbers of arrests made over the long weekend.

“The vast majority of people that came out to enjoy the festivities, celebrated safely and responsibly, which made for a good day,” he said.

“Police are continuing to monitor anti-social and dangerous behaviour as the evening festivities continue.

“As celebrations continue throughout the long weekend, keep looking after your mates, if you plan on drinking make sure you have a Plan B – do not drive.”

Hundreds of police were in the CBD on Sunday monitoring Sydney’s Invasion Day rally, which saw upwards of ten thousand people in attendance.

NSW police did not report any arrests made in relation to the protest.

A spokesperson for NSW Police told the Sydney Morning Herald that officers employed “proactive policing strategies” throughout the day.

“The NSW Police Force recognises and supports the rights of individuals and groups to exercise their rights of free speech and peaceful assembly,” they said.

“The first priority for NSW Police is always the safety of the public.”

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