NSW Police Force

10/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 02:28

Two men charged following protest - Rydalmere

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Two men charged following protest - Rydalmere

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 07:11:49 PM

Police have charged two men following aprotest at a university campus in Sydney's west earlier today.

About 11am (Wednesday 9 October 2024), officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command were notified of a protest involving 30 people at the campus on Victoria Road, Rydalmere.

During the protest, entry was gained to a restricted building, with two protesters allegedly assaulting security guards.

Two men aged 20 and 23 were arrested and taken to Gladesville Police Station.

The 20 -year-old was charged with assault, assault police and resist arrest. The 23-year-old was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and resist arrest.

Both were granted conditional bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on Monday 4 November 2024

Two police officers were injured but did not require treatment.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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