Neo-Nazi Leader Thomas Sewell Arrested in Melbourne, Alleges Police are 'Goons for the Jews'

Melbourne, Australia – Prominent Australian neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has been arrested in Melbourne on assault charges, reportedly making controversial antisemitic statements during his apprehension. The arrest follows an alleged violent confrontation involving Sewell in the city's Bourke Street Mall earlier this month.

Upon his arrest, Sewell reportedly declared police to be "> goons for the Jews," according to a tweet from Drew Pavlou. This statement aligns with the antisemitic and conspiracy-driven rhetoric often espoused by far-right extremist groups. Pavlou, in his tweet, characterized Sewell's claim as "mentally insane," noting the disproportionate nature of the accusation given the small percentage of the Jewish population in Australia.

Sewell is widely recognized as the leader of the National Socialist Network (NSN) and the European Australian Movement (EAM), organizations known for promoting white supremacy and neo-Nazism. His groups advocate for a "white Australia" and have been involved in numerous public demonstrations and confrontations.

This latest arrest adds to Sewell's extensive history of legal troubles. He has faced multiple charges and convictions for assault, including a 2022 conviction for assaulting a Channel Nine security guard and a 2023 prison sentence for his involvement in an attack on hikers in Victoria's Cathedral Range. He has also been subject to ongoing charges related to intimidating police officers and public order offenses.

Sewell's repeated clashes with law enforcement and his consistent use of inflammatory, antisemitic language underscore the ideological underpinnings of his movement. His claim of a Jewish conspiracy behind his arrest reflects the broader "white genocide" narrative central to the NSN's worldview, which posits that white Australians are being systematically "replaced with foreigners."