Exciting moment neo-Nazis storm police after far-right group fired Hitler salute during protest against rising migration
- Neo-Nazis clashed with police and anti-racism protesters
- The far-right activists are protesting the immigration rate
- Counter-demonstrators rallied against them in Spring St, Melbourne
Neo-Nazis clashed with police and anti-racism protesters outside Victoria’s state parliament on Saturday as hordes of masked far-right protesters marched against immigration.
The far-right group was seen performing the Seig Heil, a salute used by Nazis at rallies, which the Victorian government has promised to ban.
Members of Melbourne’s National Socialist Network planned the event from Saturday afternoon, but counter-demonstrators arrived on Melbourne’s Spring St from 10am, sparking clashes.
Counter-demonstrators were seen shouting “wife basher” at Avi Yemini, a far-right YouTuber convicted of assaulting his former partner.
Photos and videos of masked men shoving police have been posted on social media. Photos show police officers appearing to spray liquid on crowds to disperse them.
Neo-Nazis clashed with police and anti-racism demonstrators outside Victoria’s state parliament on Saturday as hordes of masked far-right protesters marched against immigration
Members of Melbourne’s National Socialist Network planned the event from Saturday afternoon, but counter-demonstrators arrived on Melbourne’s Spring St from 10am, sparking clashes. The photo shows a counter-demonstrator
Photos show police officers appearing to spray liquid on crowds to disperse them
“We are organizing (the protest) against the system’s entry of 715,000 immigrants over the next two years, further exacerbating the housing crisis and ethnic replacement of white Australians in their own suburbs and cities,” said Thomas Sewell of the National Socialist Network in a video posted on social channels.
“This will be a peaceful and legal demonstration open to all supporters and bystanders who wish to make their voices heard.
‘Living space for whites! Stop Immigration!’
In response, Victoria Police declared the CBD a ‘designated area’ from 7am to 7pm, giving police control and search powers.
Victoria Police declared the CBD a ‘designated area’ from 7am to 7pm, giving police control and search powers. A protester is pinned to the ground
Counter-demonstrators of the Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF) group rallied against the Nazis
“Police and protective services officers are authorized to search an individual and anything in the person’s possession or control, or vehicle for weapons,” Victoria Police said in a statement.
Counter-demonstrators from the Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF) group rallied against the far-right group.
“The relationship between mainstream racism and the far right couldn’t be clearer,” CARF organizers said online.
Their capitalist masters say jump, and the fascists ask how high.
It’s time for anti-fascists to act. Let’s show up en masse to prove that Melbourne is an anti-fascist city.”
It comes after around 30 neo-Nazis attended a controversial event hosted by British anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen in March, where they saluted on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House.
Huge crowds gathered in the square to protest against immigration – and there were counter-protesters too
Neo-Nazis held up a sign reading “living space for white nation” at the rally today
It comes after around 30 neo-Nazis attended a controversial event hosted by British anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen in March, where they saluted on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House