Melbourne Freedom Protest Highlights

Victoria Police ignored multiple pleas by Victorians to allow their peaceful protest against the Andrews government and lockdowns to continue without violence. People marching through Richmond were corralled and kettled by police throughout the day, setting the stage for tense confrontations and violent arrests. Police had originally planned for a major protest within the CBD, and as per the request of CCP Shane Patton, the Andrews government agreed to shutdown all public transport and create a ring of policechecks around the city. Protesters however thwarted these plans by moving the location of the protest to Richmond instead, therefore catching the police off guard. This video edit highlights some of the contrasting moments of the day.