British man charged with violent mugging within 24 hours of arriving in Australia
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A British man who had been in Australia for less than 24 hours has been charged after an alleged violent assault near Sydney's Bondi Beach. The 35-year-old, who has not been named, approached another man in the early hours of Saturday and assaulted and threatened him, New South Wales Police said. Australian senator Fraser Anning rebuked in parliament after blaming Muslims for shooting A pedestrian alerted police to the incident on Campbell Parade at around 1.30am and the British national was charged with aggravated robbery with wounding and grievous bodily harm.