NSW Police Force

06/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/26/2024 23:05

Man charged over unauthorised protest - Hexham

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Man charged over unauthorised protest - Hexham

Thursday, 27 June 2024 02:57:13 PM

A man has been charged following an unauthorised protest at Hexham this morning.

About 3.15am (Thursday 27 June 2024), emergency services were called to a rail corridor near the Iron Bark Creek Bridge, Hexham, following reports of an unauthorised protest.

Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District - assisted by Police Rescue - attended the site and commenced inquiries into the incident.

A 21-year-old Sydney man was arrested at the scene and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with enter inclosed non-agricultural lands serious safety risk, and cause obstruction to railway locomotive or rolling stock.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Friday 28 June 2024).

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