Man charged after food allegedly urinated on - Sydney CBD

Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:09:41 AM

A man has been charged after allegedly contaminating food in Sydney’s CBD earlier this month.

Officers attached to the Central Metropolitan Region commenced an investigation following reports a man entered a business on George Street, Sydney, about 11.40pm on Monday 1 July 2024, and allegedly urinated on food products.

Police have been told the incident caused more than $300 in damage to produce, and extensive work was undertaken over several hours to decontaminate the area.

Following extensive inquiries and an appeal for public assistance, a 22-year-old man was arrested at an address in Hunters Hill about 1.40am on Sunday 14 July 2024.

He was taken to Gladesville Police Station where he was charged with contaminate goods with intent to cause public alarm, enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, and offensive conduct while upon non-prescribed inclosed lands.

The man was bail refused to appear before Parramatta Bail Court today.

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