A man accused of performing a Nazi salute outside a Melbourne court is arguing the charge is constitutionally invalid in a two-day contested hearing.

Jacob Hersant, 25, is accused of performing the salute in public six days after it became a criminal offence in the state.

Jacob Hersant, 25, is accused of performing the salute in public six days after it became a criminal offence in the state.

Jacob Hersant, 25, is accused of performing the salute in public six days after it became a criminal offence in the state.

Jacob Hersant, 25, is accused of performing the salute in public six days after it became a criminal offence in the state.

A man is facing a fresh charge after he allegedly stabbed his partner with a box cutter before turning on two bystanders and a police officer.

A man is facing a fresh charge after he allegedly stabbed his partner with a box cutter before turning on two bystanders and a police officer.

Belleville Police spotted a man on Station Street they believed was a theft suspect on Sunday around 7:00 p.m. The man was suspected of a theft...

Belleville Police spotted a man on Station Street they believed was a theft suspect on Sunday around 7:00 p.m. The man was suspected of a theft...

A man with multiple warrants out for his arrest in other States has been accused of knocking his partner unconscious after a day of drinking, while on...