Anti-war Protesters Clash with Police at Melbourne Defence Expo

Anti-war protesters clashed with police outside Melbourne's defence exhibition, leading to road closures. Hundreds of people chanted pro-Palestine slogans, and attempted to breach barricades. Police used capsicum spray to control the crowd, with significant disruptions reported in the city.

Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Melbourne on Wednesday, resulting in police closing roads and urging motorists to avoid certain parts of the city, Australian media reported.

Hundreds of individuals were seen outside the venue hosting the biennial Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, with many chanting pro-Palestine slogans through loudspeakers, as shown in television footage.

Some protesters attempted to cross barricades and were blocked by riot squad officers. One protester climbed atop a truck at a traffic light. Capsicum spray was deployed to control parts of the crowd, with many protesters shouting at delegates attending the conference, according to ABC News.