A 17-year-old boy who went viral for egging an Australian senator who shared anti-Muslim views in the aftermath of the New Zealand shooting has been interviewed by police and released pending further investigation.
Will Connolly was branded a hero for hitting Senator Fraser Anning with the egg after he said the Christchurch mosque terror attacks, which left at least 50 people dead, “highlight growing fears” over an “increasing Muslim presence.”
“Eggboy,” as he has since been referred to, was interviewed and released on Tuesday afternoon, according to Victoria Police.
The teen’s lawyer, Peter Gordon, said he had received “no indication” that Mr Connolly would be charged.
He added: "But obviously police have got a job to do.
"To use Will's own words, the police have been awesome."
Mr Gordon said the teenager will not pursue legal action against the senator or his supporters, who reacted aggressively to the egging.
A fundraising page which was set up for the teen has raised more than $64,000 to pay for his legal fees and to help him “buy more eggs.”
But the generous teenager said most of the money raised by admirers would go to the victims' families.
The teenager’s parents told 9news that their son has been left shaken by his sudden rise to fame and his social media accounts have been silenced.
A mural was also unveiled in the teen’s honour in Hosier Lane in Melbourne, which has become famous for its street art in recent years.
The artwork is believed to have been painted by Van T Rudd, who posted a picture of the mural on Instagram on Sunday and wrote: “A tribute to egg boy and his glorious response to Australian politician Fraser Anning’s support of extreme right wing terror.”
