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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

NSW reports of alleged election-related violence and harassment include smearing poo on truck with Liberal ad

A truck carrying a Liberal party campaign ad in the seat of Eden-Monaro
A truck carrying a Liberal party campaign ad in the seat of Eden-Monaro was smeared with poo, including on door handles, prompting a referral to NSW police. Photograph: Supplied

New South Wales police have launched multiple investigations in the last week into alleged violence, intimidation, harassment and antisocial behaviour related to the election, including the smearing of poo across a truck carrying an ad for the Liberal party.

Political parties have also reported arson threats against campaign offices and alleged attempts to intimidate diaspora communities into voting for their candidate by referencing historical figures linked in crimes against humanity in Afghanistan.

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