October 2, 2024

Police have today released new images of nine people as they continue to investigate the violent anti-war protests in Melbourne last month.

Several people attending the Land Forces Expo, held in the city’s convention and exhibition centre, were assaulted, along with 27 police officers who required medical treatment.

Police say rocks, projectiles, liquid which smelt strongly of vomit, horse manure, eggs and liquid irritants were hurled at officers and expo attendees.

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A mounted officer had a full can of drink thrown directly at her head, while 12 horses were exposed to various sprays.

Today detectives released photos of eight men and a woman in the hope they can help with their enquiries.

Police are also hoping to identify another man after a council bin was set alight on Spencer Street.

An image of a man, wearing a blue T-shirt, has been released in the hope he can help detectives with their investigation.

To date, 89 people have been charged or fined over the violent protests on Wednesday, September 11.

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Further arrests are expected.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential online report.

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