NSW cafe owners arrested for allegedly failing to follow coronavirus restrictions
The owners of a cafe in the New South Wales Shellharbour region have been arrested for allegedly defying COVID-19 restrictions.
Anthony Reale, 41, and the Village Fix cafe co-owner are accused of refusing to wear masks, or making staff and customers wear masks.
NSW Police first issued infringement notices at the weekend, before going back to speak to the owners today.
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A NSW cafe owner has been fined for refusing to wear a mask. Nine
Mr Reale and a 38-year-old woman were arrested this morning, NSW Police confirmed to Nine.com.au.
When asked whether he thought it was irresponsible not to wear a mask during a pandemic, Reale said: "I have no comment bro, honestly," he said as he was marched out by police.
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Mr Reale and a 38-year-old woman were arrested this morning, NSW Police confirmed to Nine.com.au. Nine
The 41-year-old man was charged with "offences relating to failing to wear a fitting face fitting" in a retail or hospitality setting.
The 38-year-old woman was charged with failing to comply with a direction to wear a face mask, and failing to ensure staff were masked.
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