Saturday 4 September 2021

Port Stephens Police appealing for public assistance to identify unauthorised protestors

BY JARROD MELMETH

NSW Police have released images as part of their investigations into an unauthorised protest at Raymond Terrace on Tuesday 31 August.

About 30 people gathered outside the Port Stephens Council Chambers on Adelaide Street about 9:30am.

Port Stephens-Hunter police are asking for the publics assistance in identifying the individuals in the images who may be able to assist with ongoing inquiries.

Police have provided the following descriptions of the people in the images they wish to speak with.

  • The first man depicted is wearing a grey hooded jacket, dark pants with a black and white face mask. He has grey hair with sunglasses on his head.
  • The second man depicted is wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt, with a dark blue vest. He has brown hair, and brown facial hair and wearing sunglasses.
  • The third man depicted is wearing black pants, with a yellow high-vis shirt. He is holding a bicycle and wearing a helmet and sunglasses.
  • The fourth man depicted is wearing a black hooded jumper and sunglasses on his head.
  • The fifth man depicted is described as wearing a blue and white polo shirt with sunglasses on his head. He has brown hair and brown facial hair.
  • The sixth man depicted is described as having brown hair and wearing a dark-coloured long-sleeved top.
  • The first woman is depicted wearing a light grey top with a black jumper, brown belt and black skirt. 
  • The second woman is depicted as wearing a black long-sleeved top, blue jeans, a long necklace and sunglasses.
  • The third woman is depicted as wearing a blue shirt, with a white long-sleeved top over her shoulders and black pants.
  • The fourth woman is depicted as wearing a multi-coloured jumper with a grey top.
  • The fifth woman is depicted wearing a black long-sleeved top, with blue pants, light-coloured shoes and scarf. She is holding a brown bag and wearing black sunglasses.
Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.