A neo-Nazi who allegedly led a violent group attack on a First Nations protest camp will walk free from court on bail.
Thomas Sewell, 32, hired a top barrister to argue he should be freed for a second time before Melbourne's Supreme Court on Wednesday, after an unsuccessful attempt two months ago.
After spending 72 days on remand following his arrest outside Melbourne Magistrates Court on September 2, a judge decided to grant his bail on Thursday morning after considering it overnight.
Justice James Elliott said the prosecution had failed to prove Sewell posed an unacceptable risk to the safety of the community, and there were compelling reasons to justify his release on bail.
He must abide by several conditions, including he not speak to any of his alleged co-accused or attend Melbour

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