Warning for people planning anti-lockdown protest in Sydney this weekend
Police are warning protesters planning to demonstrate against COVID-19 restrictions in Sydney this weekend to stay at home.
Preparations are underway for a highly visible and mobile police operation to disrupt any protests and prevent mass gatherings across the state, NSW Police says.
State Police Minister David Elliott warned anyone thinking of protesting this weekend to stay at home, and not enter Sydney.
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NSW Police have warned against anyone planning to attend protests in Sydney this weekend. Pictured is a rally ealrier this year. Getty
An anti-lockdown protest held in Sydney in July. Brook Mitchell
"There is no doubt that these protests are a risk to public health – for the community, for police as well as for the individual health of the protesters themselves," Mr Elliott said.
"We've seen past protesters end up contracting COVID-19, so anyone who is still considering protesting needs take a good hard look at themselves."
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Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon, Metropolitan Field Operations, said the operation would mirror previous operations, which had been extremely successful in preventing and disrupting protest activity.
"We are continuing to monitor online commentary ahead of tomorrow and have put in place an extremely mobile police operation with significant resources, to respond to whatever situation we are faced with."
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