Woman charged with using antisemitic slur during netball game
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A woman has been charged for allegedly using an antisemitic slur during a children's netball game in eastern Sydney.
Officers were called to Heffron Park in Maroubra at 10am yesterday over reports the 42-year-old associated with the Saints club had made insulting remarks while watching a game.
She allegedly made the insulting remarks against a team of junior Jewish players.
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Police are investigating reports a woman allegedly hurled antisemitic insults during a junior netball game at Heffron Park in eastern Sydney. Nine
Police were called and officers spoke with the woman and told her to move on.
Following inquiries, she was today issued a court attendance notice for use offensive language in or near a public space or school.
She is due to appear before Waverley Local Court next month.
The incident came after the Antisemitism and Social Cohesion Royal Commission started in Sydney last week.
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