Far-right nationalist group True Blue Crew have announced they will be ‘taking a stand on the streets’ in response to Melbourne’s alleged ‘African gang crisis’.
In a post on the group’s Facebook page, the group said they were planning to meet on Sunday evening in south-east Melbourne to discuss possibly acting.
‘The time has come for us to reclaim out streets and our sense of safety,’ the post reads.
Far-right nationalist group True Blue Crew (pictured at a rally last year) have announced they will be ‘taking a stand on the streets’ in response to Melbourne ‘s alleged ‘African gang crisis’
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has said there is a gang crisis in Melbourne, claiming residents felt unsafe dining out in the city
The True Blue Crew first emerged on the national scene in 2015. They have been involved in violent confrontations with protesters and police in Melbourne
In a post on the group’s Facebook page, the group said they were planning to meet on Sunday evening in south-east Melbourne to discuss possibly acting
‘The time has come for us to reclaim out streets and our sense of safety,’ the post reads.
‘It is disappointing it has gotten so bad in our local communities that a meeting of this sort is needed and wanted.
‘The police are doing the best they can, it is the courts and [Victoria Premier] Daniel Andrews that have failed us.’
Those wanting to attend the meeting are set to be given details of the location on Sunday morning, with ID to be checked before entry.
Those wanting to attend the meeting are set to be given details of the location on Sunday morning, with ID to be checked before entry.
The group claims they are reacting to ‘African of appearance issues that are plaguing our streets.
The group claims they are reacting to ‘African of appearance issues that are plaguing our streets.
The meeting is scheduled to be split into two parts, with the second part ‘not for the faint-hearted’ according to the group.
‘It is time everyday Australians take a stand and take back our streets and sense of safety.’
Victoria Police are aware of the meeting and are planning to attend, according to The Age.
‘As ever, we respect the rights of people to meet and air their views on political matters,’ a police spokeswoman said.
‘We will not tolerate however any resulting acts of violence or antisocial behaviour.’
The meeting is scheduled to be split into two parts, with the second part ‘not for the faint-hearted’ according to the group.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has said there is a gang crisis in Melbourne, claiming residents felt unsafe dining out in the city.
Earlier in the week Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said suggestions of an African gang crisis in the state were ‘complete and utter garbage’.
The True Blue Crew first emerged on the national scene in 2015.
They have been involved in violent confrontations with protesters and police in Melbourne.
Victoria Police are aware of the meeting and are planning to attend, according to The Age .
In June, hundreds of protesters clashed with police officers on the streets of Melbourne as tensions between far-left and far-right wing extremist groups boiled over.
Members of far-right group True Blue Crew, waving Australian flags and holding a banner saying ‘Aussie Pride Nation Wide,’ clashed with left-wing activists holding an anti-racist rally in opposition.
Hundreds of police, some in riot gear, used pepper spray to keep rival demonstrators apart. Some protesters were treated by paramedics at the scene.
In June, hundreds of protesters clashed with police officers on the streets of Melbourne as tensions between far-left and far-right wing extremist groups boiled over
Far-right nationalist group True Blue Crew have announced they will be ‘taking a stand on the streets’ in response to Melbourne’s alleged ‘African gang crisis’
The massive police presence prevented violence from breaking out during the protests, as the True Blue Crew marched from Parliament House to Carlton Gardens and back.
The anti-racist rally was planned in response to the ‘Australian pride march,’ and activists held banners calling for fascism and racism to be fought.
One man held a sign reading, ‘I am German, we have seen this before.’
An anti-racism protester was warned by police for yelling at the far-right group.
‘They’re fascists.’
‘They have always initiated the violence, they are the ones who have carried weapons,’ he said.
The meeting is scheduled to be split into two parts, with the second part ‘not for the faint-hearted’ according to the group