Three men charged after man allegedly spat on and assaulted at pro-Palestinian rally outside Sydney Opera House – ABC News

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Three men been have been charged after a 45-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and spat on at a pro-Palestinian rally outside Sydney's Opera House.
Police allege the men — two aged 31 and one aged 19 — were among a group involved in an argument with another man during a protest against the Israel-Gaza war, while the sails were lit up in the colours of the Israeli flag on October 9.
Hundreds of people had gathered outside the iconic building on the harbour after Premier Chris Minns projected the colours to show "solidarity with the Jewish communities across New South Wales".
It followed a terror attack by Hamas militants who murdered hundreds of people at a festival in Israel.
NSW Police have alleged the victim was assaulted and spat on about 7:30pm after getting into an argument with a group, but everyone involved left the area after officers intervened. 
About 11pm on Tuesday, two men attended Mosman police station after police released footage from the rally on Tuesday, and they were subsequently charged with common assault. 
Then on Wednesday, a 19-year-old man was arrested in Roselands before being taken to Hurstville police station.
He has since been charged with two counts of common assault.
All three were granted conditional bail and are due to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on November 8.
Event organisers from the Palestine Action Group have condemned all violent behaviour and any offensive commentary at their rallies, saying those who engage in the behaviour are "not part of our movement".
Police are still seeking to speak to a man who threw a lit flare into the crowd during the event.
He is described as being of medium to heavy build, with short dark hair and a beard.
In a separate pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney's CBD over the weekend, another man has been charged after allegedly making offensive statements.
An estimated 6,000 people attended the Hyde Park protest on Sunday afternoon, and Assistant Commissioner Tony Cooke said officers had been pleased with their conduct on the day.
But following investigations, the 63-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening at a home in Mount Druitt and charged with using offensive language in or near a public place.
He was granted bail and is due to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on November 15. 
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