Up to 25,000 protesters are expected to cause chaos at a major weapons expo, which opens at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre today.
Police have defended their use of force at today’s anti-war rally, saying that they won’t tolerate the behaviour of protesters who break the law. In a day of violent clashes, police used foam baton rounds, also known as “bean bag rounds”, flashbang grenades and pepper spray on protesters outside the Land Forces expo at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.Police said 1200 people attended the protest.
“Some police have been spat at by protesters, whilst other officers have been sprayed with a liquid irritant, some of which has been identified as acid,” they said.Thirty-three people were arrested for various offences, including assaulting police, obstructing police, hindering police, arson, assault and blocking roadways. Police said 24 officers had required medical attention.
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