Published: September 05, 2018
Officers need non-lethal weapons to deal with demonstrations like those seen in Europe or US, police say
Police in Victoria have linked their decision to hand officers new non-lethal weapons – including a high-powered pepperball rifle – to violent political demonstrations overseas that the force says have now “come to Melbourne”.
Days after police were criticised over their response to a large brawl following a record launch in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood on Sunday, police said they would not hesitate to use the new weapons to break up crowds and help identify offenders.
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