Ugly clashes outside Melbourne Land Forces expo, with police 'appalled' by behaviour of protesters
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Protesters have punched horses and pelted officers with rocks, cans of baked beans, horse manure and acid, says the chief commissioner. Meanwhile, police have been accused of using excessive force.

In short:

There have been clashes between police and a large group of protesters outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre where a major defence and weapons expo is being held.

Hundreds of officers have been called in for what Victoria Police say is their biggest operation since the S11 protests outside the World Economic Forum in Melbourne 24 years ago.

What’s next?

Police and protesters are expected to remain on scene in large numbers throughout the conference.

Live updates here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-11/live-blog-land-forces-protest-melbourne-israel-gaza/104333922

Capsicum spray, rubber bullets and tear gas have been used on parts of the crowd.

  • DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.comEnglish
    45·
    8 days ago

    Protesting is a fundamental democratic right

    Peaceful protesting, sure. A lot of what we saw today was far from that.

    • Hanrahan@slrpnk.netEnglish
      12·
      6 days ago

      Sure, thats why the police shouldn’t be there, they only ever escalate, antognise and make it worse.