Pro-Hong Kong rally in Melbourne turns violent amid clashes with China supporters

Victoria police say they will not tolerate ‘those who break the law or engage in antisocial or violent behaviour’

Two men have been interviewed by police after a clash between pro-Hong Kong and pro-China demonstrators at a rally in Melbourne’s CBD turned violent.

Hundreds gathered outside the State Library on Swanston Street from about 7pm on Friday for a planned rally in solidarity with protesters in Hong Kong. It turned violent when a group of pro-China protesters arrived. The event was estimated to have attracted 600 people at its peak.

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