'Where's the proof this virus even exists?' MMA fighters lash out at police for trying to fine them for breaking social distancing
- Two men lashed out at police after holding an MMA class during COVID-19 crisis
- Footage showed two Victoria Police officers approach the men on Wednesday
- Police said they were called to the property over reports of a mass gathering
- Victorians are only allowed one extra guest in their homes aside from residents
- Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19
MMA fighters have lashed out at police after they were accused of breaking social distancing rules for holding a class during the coronavirus pandemic.
Video footage shared online showed two Victoria Police officers confront a pair over an illegal gathering at a property in Melbourne's south-east at about 6.30pm on Wednesday.
But the verbal confrontation - which lasted about eight minutes - turned into a debate about the law, people residing in bodies rather than in properties and whether COVID-19 'exists'.
Nick, the man who was filmed arguing with the officers, told Daily Mail Australia he was 'running a small class' with two groups when police arrived.
'I had all my trespassing signs on the front of gate and case law on front to protect your property from trespasses whether it be government or police,' he said.
'Police bashed on the door really loud and I went out there… They told us we broke the law.'
The police officers explained they attended the property in relation to Premier Daniel Andrews' declaration, where police are allowed to issue on the spot fines of up to $1,652 for individuals and $9,913 for businesses who don't follow the rules.
'The reason we're here is we've had a report that there's been a mass gathering here,' one of the officer's tells the two men.
Nick began to disagree with the rules put forward by police, while his friend filmed the altercation.
'I don't trust the Australian Government but I know we have rights, with freedom to move,' he said and questioned whether the law had come from the Queen.
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The father-of-four told police he lived at the property, which appeared to be a gym.
An officer explained he is only allowed to have one additional guest at the property, excluding those who reside there.
But Nick quickly questioned the word 'reside'.
'They all reside in here right now because they reside in their bodies. Their spirits reside in their bodies,' he said.
Video footage shared online showed two Victoria Police officers confront a pair over an illegal gathering at a property in Melbourne's south-east at about 6.30pm on Wednesday
Nick then went to the entry of the building to read a 'legal notice' stuck to the wall.
'No trespassing, admittance by invitation only. This is a private place,' he told the officers.
'To all men, women, persons and entities including police - that's who you would be - government, sheriff, (sic), server, council, private investigators, corporations trespass damages shall apply upon one step onto this land, property without written consent.
'Minimum penalty $10,000 per person, per entry. Penalty at discretion of occupier.'
The police officers stood quietly throughout most of the incident and only occasionally interjected with questions or objections.
After making his point, Nick told the police they should be on their way.
Nick then went to the entry of the building to read a 'legal notice' stuck to the wall
'So I suggest you guys go back to doing what you're meant to do and stop harassing people for feeding their families,' he said.
The man behind the camera then questioned the health crisis itself.
'Where's the proof this virus even exists?' he said.
Nick continued: 'I don't trust the government, I don't trust the media and I haven't seen anyone with this.'
'And there's contradicting information on both sides.'
The police officer said the incident would be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS).
'We'll leave, that's fine. But as I said, we report it to them and they'll make the final call,' the officer said.
The police officer said the incident would be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS). Pictured: Police leave the property
Speaking about the incident to Daily Mail Australia, Nick said the coronavirus restrictions had impacted his day-to-day life.
'I've lost 90 per cent of my business and I have four children,' he said.
'I don't trust the government. The government have been known to lie my whole life… especially when they make a law in violation to other laws we already have.'
Nick said he had not been fined but 'won' the argument as the police left the property.
'They thought they were right, I thought I was right,' he said.
Nick said people are 'sick of being treated this way' during the health crisis and claimed Australians don't know their rights.
'I think that people are driven are fear… they don't know they have rights,' he said.
'We need more people to stand up for their rights otherwise we don't have them.'
