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Several people arrested after violent rallies in Melbourne

Bell Street, Coburg. (Sacha Payne, SBS)
Bell Street, Coburg. (Sacha Payne, SBS) Source: Bell Street, Coburg. (Sacha Payne, SBS)

Police have condemned Saturday's violent protests in Melbourne's north, which resulted in several arrests. Two of those arrested are alleged to have been carrying weapons. Clashes broke out between apparent anti-refugee and anti-racism groups, in the latest in a series of such incidents around the country.


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By Sacha Payne, Sima Tsyskin

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Police have condemned Saturday's violent protests in Melbourne's north, which resulted in several arrests. Two of those arrested are alleged to have been carrying weapons. Clashes broke out between apparent anti-refugee and anti-racism groups, in the latest in a series of such incidents around the country.



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