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Police in Sydney, Australia, are dealing with an anti-lockdown rally, for which thousands of people have gathered to demonstrate against the city’s month-long stay-at-home orders.
The unmasked participants marched from Sydney’s Victoria Park to Town Hall in the central business district, carrying signs calling for “freedom” and what they believe to be “the truth”.
There was a heavy police presence in Sydney, including mounted police and riot officers in response to what authorities said was unauthorised protest activity. Police confirmed several arrests had been made after objects were thrown at officers.