Hundreds of officers are preparing to strike across Melbourne today as anti-lockdown protests continue. 9News
Adding to the concern of authorities is claims of an army of volunteers to act as "police for the people".Protesters clash with Police at the Queen Victoria Market on September 13, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
Victoria's police force has said there will be no hesitation on carrying out fines and arrests like those witnessed last weekend. Police will be keeping a close eye on supermarkets, with a small group planning to carry out a protest in the aisles.Premier Daniel Andrews addressed the protests in his daily coronavirus press conference yesterday saying the rallies were "illegal and irresponsible" and police would "deal" with anyone who failed to heed warnings not to attend.
The protests come after a positive week for Victoria as COVID-19 case numbers continue to decline and restrictions ease for regional areas. Health authorities are concerned this weekend's protests could set the state back after enduring more than two months of stage four lockdown measures in an attempt to contain the deadly second wave.
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