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Man will face charge after concrete and gravel dump at city protest

POLICE will charge a Wedderburn man after a pro-Palestinian rally in Melbourne.
They said the 65-year-old truck driver would be charged on summons after debris including concrete and gravel was dumped at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets.
More than 3000 took part in Sunday’s demonstration. 
Police said: “A banner has been removed from the top of Flinders Street station which was placed there by an unknown protester who scaled the building.
“Around three flares were set off in the vicinity of Flinders Street and one outside Parliament house.
“Protesters blocked multiple intersections throughout the day and were directed to move on.
“Two people were observed climbing a tram stop near Parliament and a police vehicle was damaged with stickers outside Melbourne East police station.”
Police condemned the behaviour displayed and the misguided behaviour of some protestors that “seemingly had no other motivation other than to cause disruption”.
“As a matter of course, police will review any vision or CCTV from the day. Our top priority was keeping the peace to ensure the event did not impact the safety of the broader community,” police said.

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