Sewell, who allegedly led an attack on the sacred Indigenous burial site in Melbourne known as Camp Sovereignty, was returned to custody following his court appearance. Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell, who allegedly led an attack on a sacred Indigenous burial site in Melbourne, has been refused bail. Sewell, 32, appeared in the Melbourne magistrates court on Friday morning, with a magistrate saying she was satisfied he would endanger the safety of others if released into the community. Police charged Sewell on Tuesday with multiple offences, including violent disorder and affray over the alleged incident at Camp Sovereignty on the weekend. Sewell, the leader of the Nationalist Socialist Network, allegedly instructed a group of about 30 members of the far-right group to charge at the encampment. (…) Police had argued against granting Sewell bail, saying he would continue to commit violent offences that could result in serious injury and death. Det Sr Const Saer Pascoe told the court on Wednesday releasing Sewell posed a particular risk for vulnerable groups and ethnic minorities, while community-minded people who intervene could also be at risk from counterattacks. Pascoe said the alleged attack occurred after members of the NSN attended an anti-immigration protest in Melbourne on Sunday as similar demonstrations took place across the nation. Sewell allegedly punched and kicked a Camp Sovereignty occupant, the court heard.
via guardian: Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell refused bail as magistrate says he is a danger to community