The controversial anti-Islamic leader Nathan Abela has been charged with hindering the investigation into a shooting at his home in Sydney's west.
Officers were called to Cumberland Road in Greystanes just after 11pm on April 3 after shots were fired into a unit block.
The 24-year-old Abela claimed he had to duck for cover after someone knocked on his door and several shots were fired at his unit.
At the time, NSW police were investigating anti-Islamic comments the Australian Defence League (ADL) leader posted on Facebook.
On Thursday morning, police arrested Abela and charged him with hindering a police investigation.
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He was also charged with entering enclosed lands and using a carriage service to menace or harass, relating to a separate incident.
After the April 3 shooting, a police spokesman said: "NSW Police respects the right to free speech but does not tolerate any offence that is motivated by hatred or prejudice against any group."
Police have a bias-motivated crimes unit that investigates hatred- and prejudice-driven offences.
After the Greystanes shooting, NSW Community Relations Commission chairman Vic Alhadeff called for calm.
"We urge all parties to take a deep breath and let good sense prevail," he said in a statement.
"This incident has the potential to cause serious disharmony, which is something all people of goodwill wish to avoid.
"There is no place for extremism of any kind in our society."
