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Teenager allegedly defaced southern Sydney suburb with Nazi symbols

A teen has been charged after he allegedly graffitied Nazi symbols on trees, driveways, and gutters across a southern Sydney suburb.

The teenager was refused bail. Picture: NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers
The teenager was refused bail. Picture: NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

A teen has been charged after he allegedly graffitied Nazi symbols on trees, driveways, and gutters across a southern Sydney suburb.

Sutherland Shire Police commenced an investigation following reports offensive graffiti was seen in front yards in the Gymea area just after 5.30pm on Tuesday.

Police were told a male teenager was allegedly seen marking property along Forest Rd in Gymea.

Police received reports about the alleged graffiti spree on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Tom Parrish
Police received reports about the alleged graffiti spree on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Tom Parrish

Following inquiries, police arrested a 15-year-old boy, who was taken to Sutherland Police Station where he was charged with destroy or damage property and knowingly display by public act Nazi symbol without excuse.

He was refused bail to appear before a Children’s Court today.

More to come.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/st-george-shire/teenager-allegedly-defaced-southern-sydney-suburb-with-nazi-symbols/news-story/64fa26ea30b43dbd77a527ea27db75d6