Former Neighbours star charged for performing Nazi salute at Melbourne event
Neighbours star Damien Richardson has been charged by Victoria Police after he was recorded allegedly performing a Nazi salute at a Melbourne event earlier this year.
The actor, known for his role as Gary Canning in the TV soap, was speaking at a National Workers Alliance meeting in Melbourne in September when he allegedly performed the gesture.
Police yesterday revealed in a statement that "a man has been charged on summons with one count of performing a Nazi gesture in a public place".
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Neighbours star Damien Richardson speaking at the event in September. Supplied
It is unlawful in Victoria to perform the Nazi salute or display symbols used by the Nazi party in public.
The laws were introduced in the state back in October 2023.
Earlier this month Jacob Hersant became the first person in Victoria to be prosecuted for the offence after he intentionally performed a Nazi salute in public in Melbourne.
Richardson is expected to appear before Moorabbin Magistrates' Court on March 19.
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