Hundreds of anti-war protesters have converged outside the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne on Wednesday, leading to clashes with police and road closures.
The biennial defence exhibition drew a large crowd of demonstrators, who chanted pro-Palestine slogans through loudspeakers and attempted to cross barricades.
Riot squad officers blocked protesters who tried to breach the barriers, while one individual climbed atop a stopped truck at the traffic lights.
Police deployed capsicum spray to disperse parts of the crowd, as protesters shouted at delegates attending the conference.
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The scene unfolded with chants and slogans filling the air, while police struggled to maintain order.
The protest highlighted the contentious nature of the defence exhibition, which drew a strong response from those opposed to war and violence.
As the situation unfolded, police closed roads and urged motorists to avoid certain areas of the city, according to Australia media reports.
The protest and subsequent clashes marked a chaotic start to the biennial defence exposition.
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