NSW police release footage of man throwing flare outside Sydney Opera House as part of rally investigation

Police wish to speak to man shown throwing flare as they consider application for upcoming march in support of Palestine

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Footage of a man shouting and throwing a flare on the steps of the Sydney Opera House last week has been released by the New South Wales police as they consider allowing another pro-Palestinian march for later in the week.

Protest organisers have applied for a permit to hold a march on Saturday 21 October after holding a “largely peaceful” static event with about 6,000 people in Hyde Park on Sunday.

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