Mark Spiro details NSW Police removing him from Sydney pro-Palestine rally

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Businessman Mark Spiro said he had only arrived at the pro-Palestine rally in Sydney for a few seconds before police spotted him and his Israeli flag and then carried him away. Mr Spiro joined Sky News to discuss the “ludicrous” event and how all Australians should find it “insulting”.

Businessman Mark Spiro said he had only arrived at the pro-Palestine rally in Sydney for a few seconds before police spotted him and his Israeli flag and then carried him away.

Mr Spiro joined Sky News to discuss the “ludicrous” event and how all Australians should find it “insulting”. “Grabbed my arms back and forcibly removing the flag that was rolled up at all times from my hand,” he told Sky News Australia host Rita Panahi.“I haven’t heard anything from NSW police or in fact the Minister for Police who was asked yesterday in Parliament if she would apologise to me … and she continually declined.”

 

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