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Up to 100 anti-war protesters injured outside Melbourne weapons expo, advocates say, as police accused of ‘riot-type’ response

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Victoria police deny accusation of excessive force after activists say several people protesting Land Forces expo are in hospital with serious injuriesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBetween 50 and 100 anti-war protestors were injured during the violent clashes on Melbourne’s streets on Thursday, with one police officer for every two to three protestors, legal advocates have said.Helicopters were circling the CBD on Thursday morning as pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters prepared for further demonstrations outside the Land Forces expo, an international military conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/12/melbourne-war-protests-land-forces-weapons-expo-ntwnfb

Author : Cait Kelly and Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2024-09-12 06:43:59

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