The arrest of Australia's most decorated war hero Ben Roberts-Smith
The arrest of Australia's most decorated war hero Ben Roberts-Smith  
Podcast: Full Story
Published On: Tue Apr 07 2026
Description: Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes. He was subsequently charged, and was due to appear in bail court on Wednesday. He was to spend Tuesday night in a cell. He has denied any wrongdoing. Guardian Australia senior reporter Ben Doherty speaks to Nour Haydar about the charges facing the Victoria Cross recipient, what we know about the arrest and what could happen next