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Racial harassment charges laid against David Lawrence Thomson over offensive signs in Perth
A 58-year-old man who allegedly wrote offensive words and symbols on signs and distributed them through Perth suburbs has appeared in court charged with conduct intended to racially harass.
Key points:
- David Lawrence Thomson appeared in court twice today over the signs
- He initially represented himself but was advised to speak to a lawyer
- Police have also charged Mr Thomson with possessing a controlled weapon
Police allege David Lawrence Thomson placed the items, which included CDs and a hand-drawn cardboard sign, around Belmont and Rivervale on 30 occasions over almost two years, from April 2018 to July 2020.
Mr Thomson appeared in court twice today over the offensive homemade signs.
The first time, he represented himself and said he…
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