Article 6K1B3 Voters turn out for byelection; tributes to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies – as it happened

Voters turn out for byelection; tributes to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies – as it happened

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Jordyn Beazley and Cait Kelly (earlier)
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About 8.30pm, the group moved onto the roadway, blocking all vehicle traffic at the intersection of Oxford and Flinders Street. With the assistance of additional police, the crowd were directed to move onto the footpath. Those who did not comply with police directions were physically removed.

The crowd later dispersed, with part of the group attending the Sydney Police Centre on Goulburn and Riley Streets, where they continued to protest."

There were no reports of any property being damaged, person being injured, or any arrests being made.

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