Three Indigenous protesters arrested at Commonwealth Games

Former Northern Territory youth detainee Dylan Voller, Ruby Wharton, and Meg Rodaughan have been arrested while trying to gain entry to the Gold Coast's Carrara Stadium ahead of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Indigenous activists scuffle with police. Source: SBS

According to SBS reporter Stefan Armbruster, about 10 activists tried to enter the stadium, believing they had tickets at the door. But the activists were stopped at the entrance by police after being advised no tickets had been left for them. 

In a statement, Queensland Police said, "it will be alleged that some protesters attempted to gain unauthorised entry into the venue."

"One man and two women were arrested at the scene and are currently assisting police with their enquiries," police said.

About 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protesters, vastly outnumbered by police, marched to the stadium to protest against the games.

Earlier, protesters from the Stolenwealth Games Indigenous group halted the Queen's Baton Relay for about an hour.


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By Hasan Tariq, Stefan Armbruster

Presented by Hasan Tariq

Source: SBS News


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