Child attends neo-Nazi meeting in Melbourne organised by European Australia Movement

Shocking images have revealed a young child posing for photos at a secret, national neo-Nazi meeting in Melbourne.

A young child has attended and posed up for pictures at a national neo-Nazi meeting in Melbourne.

The shocking image was taken at a secret event organised by the far-right group European Australia Movement, founded by Thomas Sewell.

Sewell is fighting charges of affray, unlawful assault and recklessly causing injury after allegedly punching a Channel 9 security guard multiple times in the head outside the network’s Docklands studios in March last year. Sewell is claiming self defence.

About 50 males attended the “Australia For The White Man” gathering, which was held at an undisclosed location in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Thomas Sewell is facing charges over an alleged assault on a Channel 9 security guard. Picture: David Crosling

A promotional flyer, seen by the Herald Sun, said there would be boxing, MMA and music.

“European Australia Movement is holding this event to celebrate the white Australian community,” it reads.

“We welcome anyone from the wider community to join us at our national meetup, on the condition they agree to be vetted in person at a separate location, prior to the event. Partners and children welcome.”

A young boy wearing shorts, a short-sleeved shirt, socks and a mask to cover his face was front and centre of a photo taken at the December 3 event.

Several Nazi flags are placed around the gym and all but four men have their faces covered or blurred. The image was uploaded to social media this week.

The child is standing next to a man with a swastika tattooed on his chest and sonnenrad (Black Sun) tattooed on his shoulder. He was seen supporting Sewell in person at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this week.

Blair Cottrell spearheads the United Patriots Front. Picture: Stuart McEvoy

Blair Cottrell, who spearheads another far-right organisation, the United Patriots Front, was also a supporter in court while Neil Erikson – another well-known far right extremist – watched proceedings online.

The online hearing for Sewell was disrupted by supporters this week as they refused to turn on cameras, used fake names, or disguises such as sunglasses and hats.

One man displayed a photograph of Hitler youth as a virtual background.

Magistrate Stephen Ballek demanded those online turn on their webcams after the prosecution raised concerns about the potential of intimidation of witnesses.

Those who attended the European Australia Movement meet-up this month were not allowed to have any electronic devices or cameras.

“(They) will be under the co-ordination of the event organisers,” attendees were told.

“There will be no unapproved photography. This will be a straight edge event. There will be no intoxication.”

Sewell is expected to learn his fate over the assault charges on Tuesday.