Man arrested over Nazi salute at Green Party rally in Hastings
A man was arrested during a Green Party rally in Hastings after giving multiple Nazi salutes while the event was being disrupted by individuals waving Reform UK and St George's Cross flags. The incident occurred as Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who is Jewish, was speaking to supporters ahead of local elections. Sussex Police have charged the 62-year-old suspect with a racially aggravated public order offence and are appealing for witnesses.
- ▪A 62-year-old man was arrested for allegedly performing Nazi salutes at a Green Party rally.
- ▪The rally was disrupted by individuals using a megaphone and displaying Reform UK and St George's Cross flags.
- ▪Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who is Jewish, was addressing supporters when the incident occurred.
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NewsUKHome NewsMan arrested over Nazi salute at Green Party rally in HastingsExclusive: Address by leader Zack Polanski interrupted by men who used megaphone and unfurled Reform UK and St George's cross flags, while another man gave series of Nazi salutesHarry Cockburn in Hastings Friday 01 May 2026 18:49 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2969097","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/man-arrested-nazi-salute-green-party-rally-b2969097.html","title":"Man arrested over Nazi salute at Green Party rally in…
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