Protesters are chanting “freedom” and there is a huge police presence at an anti-lockdown protest happening in Melbourne.
Police formed a circle around the protesters.Source:News Corp AustraliaIn photos posted on Twitter, protesters could be seen lining up outside the market and were reportedly sucking on lollipops in defiance of wearing masks.reporter said tensions were escalating as helicopters circled the precinct.“Just saw police officers surround a couple of protesters with ‘corrupt media’ and anti-lockdown signs on St Kilda Rd,” she said.
The organisers reportedly used encrypted phone apps to communicate, in a desperate attempt to avoid police.“Be ready to swarm the location to assemble,” protest organiser David said.The protesters have been chanting “freedom”. Picture: David Crosling“Conducting these protests is dependent on having sufficiently large numbers to outnumber any police presence at a location of assembly.
“Best way to achieve this is to ensure you have talked to everyone you know that might be interested in attending, and attempt to just bring at least one other person with you. “If we can double the number of the protests week on week, we will send a clear message that Victoria will not forgive and not forget this suspension of our freedoms.”on September 5.
It comes as police issued a warning to anti-lockdown protesters after scheduled rallies saw 14 people arrested yesterday.
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