Gallery Chaos as anti-lockdown protesters flood Melbourne streets
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Protesters coated in capsicum spray outsider state parliament on Spring Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Credit:Justin McManus
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Police use capsicum spray to subdue protesters near state parliament on Spring Street in Melbourne’s CBD.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Victoria Police say more than 4000 anti-lockdown protesters converged on the streets of Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday in contravention of the Chief Health Officer’s directions.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Police detain protesters on Spring Street during anti-lockdown rally in Melbourne.Credit:Justin McManus
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A protester sets off a flare as the pack of thousands snakes through Melbourne’s CBD.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Police said that, for the first time during lockdown protests, they were forced to use a range of non-lethal options including pepper ball rounds in an attempt to disperse crowds on Saturday.Credit:Justin McManus
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Protesters are doused in capsicum spray after breaking police lines outside state parliament on Spring Street.Credit:Justin McManus
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A protester with a flag draped over his shoulder stands before a line of police officers on Elizabeth Street in Melbourne’s CBD.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Victoria Police said they arrested more than 200 people during Saturday’s anti-lockdown protests, and each of them will be fined more than $5400 for breaching the Chief Health Officer’s directions.Credit:Justin McManus
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A colourful protester with a camera strapped to her chest is backgrounded by police officers in riot gear.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Victoria Police said they will conduct further investigations into people setting off flares during Saturday’s anti-lockdown protests.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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A protester confronting a police officer during the anti-lockdown rally, as he stands ready to deploy capsicum spray.Credit:Chris Hopkins
