BY IAN CROUCH
A Port Stephens man is due to face court today (Tuesday 28 June, 2022) accused of taking part in illegal protests in Sydney.
The 25-year-old from Brandy Hill was one of ten people arrested for disrupting traffic on Monday morning in the Sydney CBD.
Police say up to 60 people took part in a march through the city's streets which brought traffic to a grinding halt.
The 25-year-old has been charged with enter Sydney Harbour Bridge and disrupting vehicles.
He's also been charged with two counts of obstructing drivers and other pedestrians and has been refused bail to face Central Local Court today.
The charges carry the state government's increased penalties of up to $22,000 and two year's gaol.
