Man charged with harassing SA Speaker Nat Cook
Police arrested a 33-year-old for breaking an earlier warning by posting repeatedly about Speaker Nat Cook.
South Australian Police arrested and charged a man on Friday. Luke Poulton is accused of stalking and harassment after breaking a caution given earlier this year.
Poulton is understood to be a southern suburbs activist. Poulton allegedly posted many times on social media about Speaker Nat Cook.
The man was arrested at his Reynella East home. Luke Poulton has been bailed to appear in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on December 7.
Police say he broke the earlier caution by posting on social media about Cook after being told to stop.
- 33 years old
- Age
- Stalking and harassment
- Alleged offence
- Nat Cook, Speaker of SA House of Assembly
- Target
- December 7
- Court date
Why it mattersThe charge shows how authorities protect public officials who face repeated online attacks.
AustraliaSouth Australian lawmakers and their families now see police action against stalking, setting a precedent for protecting state politicians from online abuse.
