Simeon Boikov 'Aussie Cossack' issued arrest warrant after failing to appear ... trends now
A notorious pro-Russia commentator who goes by the name 'Aussie Cossack' has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he refused to turn up to court while seeking refuge in the Russian consulate.
Simeon Boikov, 32, is accused of assaulting a 76-year-old man at a rally in support of Ukraine in December at Sydney's Town Hall.
Following the rally, Boikov posted a video to his YouTube channel which showed him in a scuffle with the man, who fell backwards down the stairs.
The man was taken to hospital with a head injury, with NSW Police called to the scene of Boikov's arrest.
A NSW Police statement issued at the time said he was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.
He was due to face court on Wednesday over the matter but the 32-year-old never showed up as he is currently seeking refuge in the Russian consulate in Sydney.
The pro-Ukraine rally at Town Hall in Sydney on Tuesday which Boikov crashed
The elderly man fell down the set of stairs after confronting Boikov at a protest against Russia
Boikov's defence lawyer, Mark Davis, told the court he hadn't heard from him but knew where he was and was hoping to speak with him.
Magistrate Megan Greenwood told the lawyer he 'better tell
