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Heavy police presence at rival demonstrations

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Hundreds of police swarmed Melbourne's CBD as four rival protest groups rallied in the streets. Officers stopped demonstrators from reaching each other for most of the day, but there were some clashes.

Breakdown
  • Police formed barriers to separate four rival protest groups in Melbourne.
  • The protests followed recent violent clashes linked to an anti-immigration rally attended by neo-Nazis. 18s
  • Most rallies were peaceful, but some minor clashes occurred after the main marches. 52s
  • Police used additional powers in the CBD, including stop and search and mask removal. 1m 53s
  • Businesses closed temporarily as police maintained a strong presence to prevent unrest. 2m 9s
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