A 52-year-old Sydney man who breached public health orders by visiting Byron Bay during lockdown will face court next month.
In a statement, NSW Police said the Rose Bay man will today be served a Future Court Attendance Notice for breaching public health orders after he visited the coastal town and surrounding areas.
“Following inquiries, including appeals for public assistance, the 52-year-old man from Rose Bay will be charged after he allegedly travelled from Sydney to Byron Bay and the surrounding area, without a reasonable excuse and in contravention of the public health orders,” Police said.
“The Future Court Attendance Notice will be served on the man at the Lismore Base Hospital with strict bail conditions.”
He is due to appear at Lismore Local Court on September 13.
Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related ministerial direction is urged to contact Crime Stoppers:Â https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
