Police arrested 74 people on Sunday, 13 September, as anti-lockdown protesters massed in Melbourne for a second day in a row, with some throwing fruit at police after raiding market stalls.
About 250 protesters chanting “Freedom” and “Power to the people” were encircled by officers at Queen Victoria Market.
Victoria police handed out 176 infringement notices for breaching the chief health officer’s directions, all of which carry a hefty fine of about $1,650.
Footage of violent scuffles was posted online with officers on horseback riding through groups of protesters inside the market, and heavily armoured riot squads lined up beside rows of fresh fruit and vegetables.
