Ten people arrested as anti-lockdown protesters clash with police
12 ImagesMore than one hundred people turned out to protest against a range of issues including coronavirus restrictions, vaccinations and 5G.
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Ten people have been arrested in dramatic scenes after dozens of protesters gathered at Parliament House in Melbourne.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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The rally against lockdown measures went ahead despite warnings from police earlier this week to stay at home.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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One man was brought to the ground by a number of police officers.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Police dragged another protester out of the crowd and placed him in a police van.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Various Facebook groups have been promoting the rally to protest against “self-isolating, social distancing, tracking apps [and] 5G being installed”.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Protesters raised a host of issues: their belief in the dangers of 5G telecommunications technology, an alleged conspiracy between governments and media outlets and a loss of civic freedoms during the coronavirus pandemic.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Dozens of police members on foot and on bikes attended the rally. Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Ten people have been arrested in dramatic scenes after dozens of protesters gathered at Parliament House in Melbourne.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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The rally against lockdown measures went ahead despite warnings from police earlier this week to stay at home.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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Various Facebook groups have been promoting the rally to protest against “self-isolating, social distancing, tracking apps [and] 5G being installed”.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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The rally against lockdown measures went ahead despite warnings from police earlier this week to stay at home.Credit:Paul Jeffers
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The rally against lockdown measures went ahead despite warnings from police earlier this week to stay at home.Credit:Paul Jeffers