Melbourne's largest anti-war protest in more than 20 years has commenced outside the biennial Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, with 25,000 protesters expected to descend on the city's streets.
Chaotic scenes as anti-war protesters descend on Melbourne to rally against military expo, clash with police
Victoria Police officers on horseback tried to keep the crowd under control on Wednesday morning, as some protesters attempted to grab the horses’ reins, while others knocked down signs, vandalised hotels and blocked traffic.
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