Gallery Chaos violence as protesters flood streets of Melbournes inner east

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A police officer uses capsicum spray on a protester during the anti-lockdown rally.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Anti-lockdown protestors surround Victoria Police at the rally, which moved from Richmond to Hawthorn.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Anti-lockdown protesters march along Burnley Street in Richmond in Melbourne. Protesters gathered despite current COVID-19 restrictions prohibiting large outdoor gatherings. Metropolitan Melbourne is currently subject to lockdown restrictions as health authorities work to contain the spread of the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant, with people only permitted to leave their homes for essential reasons.Credit:Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

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A lady in a vehicle bursts into tears as anti-lockdown protesters stop traffic in Richmond.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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A man is taken to the ground by police as a flare goes off in the background at MelbourneĆ¢€™s anti-lockdown rally.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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A protester is seen wearing protective gear to shield from capsicum spray by police on Burnley Street, Richmond in Melbourne.Credit:Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

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More than 2000 police were deployed to the streets of Melbourne in an attempt to thwart protesters.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

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An anti-lockdown protester is arrested by Victoria Police officers during the rally.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Police clash with protesters during the rally.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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An anti-lockdown protester forms a peace sign during a sit-in along Burnley Street in Richmond in Melbourne.Credit:Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

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Police arrested several people who attended the protest on Saturday.Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

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A protester argues with police on Burnley Street, Richmond in Melbourne.Credit:Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

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