Victoria Police arrest 57 people in relation to protest activity
Victoria Police have arrested 57 people over anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protests.
The arrests were made for various offences, after a small protest in Melbourne's Princes Park.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said 42 penalty notices were issued for breach of the Chief Health Officer's directions.
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Police were present at Melbourne's Princes Park as a small protest took place today. Photograph by Chris Hopkins
"Victoria Police will continue to have a highly visible presence to maintain public safety, and to ensure any protest activity that breaches the CHO directions does not impact on the broader community's right to go about their daily lives," the spokesperson said.
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