Melbourne anti-lockdown protesters arrested and chased by police on horseback

Protesters run through back streets in chaotic scenes' as further demonstrations expected on Sunday

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Police have arrested 16 anti-lockdown protesters and fined 21 others during chaotic" scenes in Melbourne's south-east in which demonstrators were chased by police on horseback.

About 50 to 100 demonstrators began protesting at the State Library but moved to Elsternwick Park where they were pursued by police.