Nathan Glover, from Mt Eliza in Melbourne's south, masterminded P.A.T.I.R
An anti-lockdown coronavirus sceptic who allegedly dug a hole in his backyard to 'imprison' Dan Andrews will remain behind bars for now.
Nathan Glover, from Mt Eliza in Melbourne's south, is accused of setting fire to a Telstra 5G tower on October 7, causing up to $1million in damage.
When police searched his home later they found a hole outback, which Glover had allegedly expressed a desire to place the Victorian premier in to put him before a kangaroo court.
The concreter had made a name for himself during Melbourne's lockdown protests when he took to social media to offer his services as a makeshift security force to 'protect' protesters from police.
The father of one masterminded the 'protection and tactical incident response' group known as P.A.T.I.R when police shut down anti-lockdown protests in the CBD during Stage Four lockdown.
The 43-year-old had been a regular at the demonstrations and had pledged his allegiance to future events, despite receiving large fines for flouting stay at home directives.
In a video released on Facebook in September, the tradie modelled his new protective wear, which included helmets, chest plates and motorbike vests.
Glover said the armour was necessary because it could 'take the heavy handed treatment' from police.
'I am not there to attack anyone, or fight anyone. If the police want to be brutal, I am there,' he said.
'If you need care, P.A.T.I.R will be there. Our guys are highly trained. We're there for you guys to do what you do without getting messed up.'
The 43-year-old (pictured in protective gear) is a regular at the illegal demonstrations and has pledged his allegiance to future events
In the video, he is seen hitting his
