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Police capsicum spray protesters as anti-war demonstration turns violent

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Thousands of protesters started throwing items including horse excrement at police as part of an anti-war demonstration in Melbourne ’s CBD from 7am on Wednesday .

They are there to disrupt the opening of the Land Forces 2024 exposition at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre .

Police started capsicum spraying a group of protesters when they started pushing the mounted branch with makeshift shields.

Fences kicked, horses pushed and projectiles hurled at officers.

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formal

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English

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45

Offensive language

possibly offensive

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short-lived

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