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Around 5,000 people took over Saint Kilda Beach from families who had gathered for Christmas lunches, leaving piles of rubbish and broken bottles.
Around 5,000 people took over Saint Kilda Beach from families who had gathered for Christmas lunches, leaving piles of rubbish and broken bottles. Source: AAP

Police have defended the use of force following rowdy scenes at an unauthorised beach party in Sydney.

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By Phan Bach, Sarah Abo, Tara Cosoleto

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Police have defended the use of force following rowdy scenes at an unauthorised beach party in Sydney.

Thousands also converged on one of Melbourne's most popular tourist destinations, souring Christmas celebrations and turning St Kilda's foreshore into a tip. 

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