Anti-war protesters

Violence Erupts At Melbourne Defence Exhibition: Dozens Of Officers Injured, 39 Arrested

Anti-war protesters clashed with police outside the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne on Wednesday. The confrontation led to the police deploying sponge grenades, flash-bang devices, and irritant sprays to manage the aggressive crowd. Protesters hurled rocks, horse manure, and bottles filled with liquid at police officers. The...

Anti-War Protesters Clash With Police Outside Australian Weapons Convention

Anti-war protesters clashed with police Wednesday outside a military arms convention in the Australian city of Melbourne. Protesters hurled bottles, rocks, and horse manure, a police statement said. They also sprayed officers with liquid irritants, some of which had been identified as acid, police said. Police retaliated with pepper spray,...