Two men have been charged following an incident involving alleged vandalism at Sydney’s Anzac Memorial earlier this week. The incident occurred around midday on Thursday, when the pair was seen reportedly spraying an unidentified oil-based substance onto the walls and steps of the memorial located in Hyde Park.
The men, both aged 61, are facing serious charges that include the wilful damage or defacement of a protected site, as well as causing damage to property valued between $2000 and $5000. Eyewitness reports indicate that one individual was observed spraying the substance on the eastern walls and northern steps, while the other targeted the southern steps.
Shortly following the vandalism, the two men left the scene together. Later that same day, at approximately 5:45 pm, they visited the Auburn Police Station, where they were taken into custody. Both individuals have been denied bail and are set to appear in court today to face the charges against them.