A Gold Coast man allegedly involved in hanging a “chilling” banner with Nazi symbols and offensive messages over the M1 has entered a plea to the charge. Find out what happened in court.
A Gold Coast man allegedly involved in displaying a banner with Nazi symbols and offensive messages on the M1 has denied the claims in court.
Christian Boyle, 43, pleaded not guilty to public nuisance at the beginning of his hearing in Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
It is alleged the Oxenford man was among several people seen draping a banner with a swastika symbol and offensive slogans on an overpass on the M1 on November 26 last year.
It was reported at the time that the banner displayed a swastika next to the Star of David and hammer and sickle symbol.
A witness told the court “Hitler was right” was also written on the banner.
Members of the group were allegedly seen with their arms raised in what appeared to be a ‘Nazi salute’.
Police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Glenn Whittle told the court officers allegedly found the banner along with clothing and a face mask they believe was worn by Mr Boyle during the incident when they searched his home in January.
Read the article by Jessica Paul in the Gold Coast Bulletin.