A 66-year-old man has been charged after allegedly burning the Australian flag in Brisbane’s CBD on Anzac Day eve.

The man was arrested just after 1pm on Friday for a “breach of the peace”.

He was taken to the watchhouse and has now been charged with one count of public nuisance.

He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the city to take part in the dawn service and parade commemorations for Anzac Day.

FLAG BURNT in Anzac Square right near Eternal Flame. Swift Police response. Dramatic pics ONLY @7NewsBrisbane 6pm pic.twitter.com/3HOwqxKnO1 — Peter Doherty (@PeterDoherty7) April 24, 2015

#BREAKING: A man has been arrested in ANZAC Square after burning an Australia flag. Drama only on @7NewsBrisbane 6pm pic.twitter.com/Vai5TNBebW — Peter Doherty (@PeterDoherty7) April 24, 2015

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THE day before Anzac Day, a man has been arrested for allegedly burning an Australian flag in Brisbane’s Anzac Square.

The man was taken to the Brisbane watchhouse for questioning following the incident at 1.10pm.

A Queensland police spokesman has said he has been arrested for a “breach of the peace”, but no formal charges had yet been laid.