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Mooroolbark man charged following Anzac Day Service disturbance

A Mooroolbark man has been charged following an alleged incident at the Shrine of Remembrance on Anzac Day.

Officers became aware of a small group disrupting the dawn service at the Shrine on 25 April.

On 2 September, police charged a 23-year-old Mooroolbark man on summons with behaving in an offensive manner whilst in a public place namely the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Summary Offences Act); offending against decency by conduct and behaviour whilst in the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Shrine of Remembrance Act); and taking part in a disturbance whilst in the Shrine of Remembrance Reserve (Shrine of Remembrance Act).

The Mooroolbark man will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17 November.

On the day, a 26-year-old man from Kensington was interviewed and released pending summons in relation to offensive behaviour and was directed to leave the area.

Police continue to investigate the incident and urge anyone with any information or footage that may assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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