More than 400 people arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne

Victoria police say protesters disregarded the directions of the chief health officer by gathering for a mass rally

A policewoman was taken to hospital after she was injured when officers shut down a large anti-lockdown rally and arrested more than 400 protesters in Melbourne's CBD.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Victorian parliament on Tuesday to oppose the state government's strict Covid-19 lockdowns in Melbourne that were eased last week, holding up signs that read Tell the Truth", Not Happy Dan", Masks Don't Work" and Corona Hoax 1984".