Victoria police identify six possible criminal incidents after Hezbollah flags seen at weekend protests

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Victoria police say they have identified six possible criminal incidents relating to weekend protests in Melbourne against Israel's attacks on Lebanon, after initial suggestions that no offences had been committed.

The AFP confirmed on Monday that it was expecting at least six reports of alleged crimes from their Victorian counterparts involving symbols and chants which are prohibited under federal hate speech law. It also said it would be writing to major news outlets asking for video footage of the protests which could assist in investigations.