Four men have been charged following yesterday’s unauthorised protests at Byron Bay.
The ‘Freedom Day’ protests were against coronavirus restrictions in New South Wales.
Nine people (seven men and two females), were arrested at parks on Jonsons Street and Bay Street.
Four men were charged.
A 34-year-old man was charged with assault officer in execution of duty and resist officer in execution of duty.
He was granted conditional bail and will appear at Byron Bay Local Court on Monday 21st of September.
A 36-year-old man was charged with resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty, wilfully obstruct officer in execution of duty and resist officer in execution of duty.
A 21-year-old man was charged with wilfully obstruct officer in execution of duty and resist officer in execution of duty.
A 42-year-old man was charged with resist officer in execution of duty.
They were granted conditional bail will appear at Byron Bay Local Court on Monday 28th of September.
Five penalty infringement notices of $1000 were also issued.
