Monday, 13 January 2025

Man To Face Court Accused Of Spraying Nazi Symbol On Hamilton Chemist Wall

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today (Monday 13 January, 2025) accused of painting a Nazi symbol on an outside wall of a chemist shop in Hamilton.

It's alleged the 47-year-old approached the pharmacy on Beaumont Street at about 7.30am on Sunday and sprayed the symbol on the side wall of the premises.

Following inquiries Police arrested the man nearby at about 10.00am.

He's been charged with intentionally marking a premises without consent and knowingly display by public act a Nazi symbol without excuse.

He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Court today.