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Clashes Occur Between Police and Protesters at Anti-Lockdown Rally in Melbourne - Videos

The Australian state of Victoria has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases recently, which prompted the government to reimpose restrictions and extend the state of emergency there for another six months.
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Clashes have been reported between police and anti-lockdown protesters at the "Freedom Day" rally in Melbourne, Australia.

Videos from the scene show a large crowd of protesters gathered at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance demanding a rollback of coronavirus-induced measures, including a nightly curfew. The rally attendees were heard chanting "scam".

​An old man was heard shouting: "I can't believe this is my country! This is my Australia. I was born and bred here – for 82 years!"

A heavy police presence was witnessed at the scene. 

Dozens of arrests have been reportedly conducted as protesters engaged in clashes with the authorities.

Victoria's premier, Daniel Andrews, is expected to reveal his plan for easing the virus-induced lockdown on Sunday. So far, the state has confirmed over 19,000 COVID-19 cases - more than any other state in Australia.

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