Australians protest against Covid-19 lockdown in Melbourne

Published date: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:05:00 +0700

This is the moment thousands of Australians protested against the Covid-19 lockdown in Melbourne.

Footage shows protesters carrying picket signs, chanting and booing as they marched on Swanston Street on August 21. The protest later turned violent when the crowd charged at police lines and hurled objects at police officers. Authorities used pellets and pepper spray to disperse the mob.