Construction Workers Protest in Melbourne, Australia by Alexander Bogatyrev / SOPA Images
Yesterday at 5-6 pm a continuation of a standoff between Victoria Police and Construction Industry protesters took place at the corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street in Melbourne CBD. Workers protest against mandatory vaccination for the industry members as well as against 2 weeks lockdown of the whole industry by Victorian Government. Around 500 strong police officers with anti-riot unit and mounted (horseback) unit together with general police came to retaliate the protesters in full riot gear with specialized equipment like pepper foam sprays, rubber bullet guns, batons, shields and sting grenades. Once police moved forward, construction workers spread out through the city.
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