Police have charged a man with assaulting an officer at last Thursday’s anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne’s CBD.
The Southbank man, 48, is charged with assaulting a police officer causing injury, affray, riotous behaviour and breaching the Chief Health Officer directions.
A Footscray woman, 24, was interviewed on Sunday in relation to discharging a missile, riotous behaviour and breaching the Chief Health Officer directions.
She was released and is expected to be charged on summons to appear at court at a later date.
Police have identified a male who was sought in relation to the release of a flare at the protest.
Detectives thanked the public for their assistance.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
