Police have issued a stern warning to Melbourne anti-lockdown protesters after a fearsome response to an underwhelming rally today. 9News
"Anyone thinking of attending a protest can expect the same swift and firm response from police as has occurred today and at previous protests that were in breach of Chief Health Officer restrictions."The man accused of planning the 'Freedom Walk' in Melbourne is now free on bail.
Tony Pecora pledged to attend an anti-lockdown protest after being charged with two counts of incitement. Mr Pecora has claimed COVID-19 is "genetically engineered by world banks to kill off weak humans" and allegedly told police if protesters contracted the virus at his event, "it is better to die on your feet than live on your knees".slammed anti-lockdown protesters calling them "selfish"Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius has warned Victorians against attending planned Freedom Day rallies in Melbourne tomorrow.
The senior police chief revealed his growing frustration as he fronted up to the media for the third week running to warn against "yet another" protest set.A total of 17 people were arrested in last weekend's anti-lockdown protests and 160 infringement notices were issued.
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