Dozens injured and 39 arrested in fiery confrontations between weapons expo protesters and police in Melbourne
Briefly

The police reported that 24 officers required medical treatment due to confrontations with protesters, which included being assaulted and attacked with various projectiles.
Victoria Police expressed their dismay over the nature of the protests, highlighting that officers faced projectile assaults including horse manure, bottles, rocks, and liquid irritants.
Given the confrontational nature of the protest, organizers from Disrupt Land Forces claimed a partial victory, asserting their actions successfully interrupted the Land Forces expo's breakfast event.
Despite 39 arrests, the protest organizers deemed their efforts successful in disrupting the start of the military conference, emphasizing their commitment to anti-war activism.
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