Furious Aussies have lashed out at ‘selfish’ and ‘moronic’ protesters after footage of violent pandemonium in Melbourne and Sydney. Furious Australians watched in disbelief as footage of lockdown protests across Melbourne and Sydney filled social media today. Swarms of passionate so-called ‘freedom fighters’ marched maskless through Melbourne and Sydney, with manic scenes unfolding as police were knocked to the ground in violent scuffles. There were reports police officers were pelted with rocks and bottles, while protesters were filmed screaming “shame on you, shame on the lot of you” at cops attempting to control the crowd.

The commotion in both locked-down cities echoed similar events held last month, with today’s protest especially concerning given Melbourne’s newly-extended restrictions, and Sydney recording the highest volume of cases nationally over 24 hours since the pandemic began. But the worsening spread of the deadly Delta strain hasn’t stopped furious anti-vax groups coming out in force, leaving Aussies complying with lockdown hopelessly watching on. Emergency physician Stephen Parnis pointed out the strain today’s violence will put on emergency departments battling the virus, writing: “Injuries from today’s protests are being treated in already overworked, stressed emergency departments that struggle with #COVID19Vic outbreaks & staff in isolation.

“I’m disgusted with the few who assume we’ll always be able to pick up the pieces, while they do everything in their power to make a bad situation worse. #Covid19Vic Health services are a precious, finite resource. Please protect them,” he begged. Others shared footage of the inundated streets, with young children seen joining in among the pack without masks as Twisted Sister’s We’re Not Gonna Take It blasted from a speaker system, egging the group on. Those involved were branded “selfish” and “moronic”.

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