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Teen to appear in Parkes Local Court accused of carrying Nazi symbol flag and knife

The accused was arrested on Monday, quickly learning when he will front court.
A man will face court accused of carrying a flag with an offensive symbol and carrying a knife in public.

A teenager will front court for allegedly displaying a Nazi flag by a major road.

The offensive symbol was spotted on Henry Parkes Way, a country stretch west of Sydney, on August 31, according to NSW Police.

It was the same day pro-Palestine and anti-immigration rallies were held across the country.

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On Monday, police arrested and charged a 19-year-old with knowingly displaying a Nazi symbol without excuse.

He was also charged with carrying a knife in a public place.

The accused was granted conditional bail and will appear at Parkes Local Court on September 18.

Right across Australia, anti-immigration and counter protesters came face-to-face at the end of last month.

Crowds were mostly peaceful but police did use pepper spray to separate some pro and anti-immigration protesters.

A 39-year-old man was charged over a placard depicting alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman.

The poster was brandished during an anti-immigration rally in Adelaide.

“After being interviewed, he was charged with offensive behaviour,” SA Police said.

The accused was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on October 28.

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