Article 5PSPR Melbourne descends into chaos as police arrest 62 and fire rubber pellets at anti-lockdown protesters

Melbourne descends into chaos as police arrest 62 and fire rubber pellets at anti-lockdown protesters

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Ben Doherty and Caitlin Cassidy
from World news | The Guardian on (#5PSPR)

It started with construction workers opposing compulsory vaccinations but grew into a broader freedom' rally which shut down freeways and bridges

Police have fired pepper balls and stinger grenades at violent anti-Covid lockdown protesters on the streets of Melbourne as Australia's second-largest city - under stay-at-home orders for the 233rd day in total - descended into chaos.

Protesters dressed as construction workers clashed with police for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, assaulting officers, smashing police car windows, throwing bottles and stones, and damaging property.

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