Arrests made as protests against Israeli President's visit turn chaotic

Dozens of people have been arrested after a demonstration against Israel's visiting president descended into chaos. New South Wales Police say 10 of the 27 people arrested on Monday night were taken into custody for assaulting police, while witnesses have alleged that some officers were seen beating and deploying pepper spray at attendees.

Police officers face demonstrators near Sydney's Town Hall during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia Source: AAP / FLAVIO BRANCALEONE/AAPIMAGE