More than $1m in fines will be dished out to anti-lockdown protesters after hundreds of people were arrested at Saturday’s rally.
Victoria Police Commander Mark Galliott said 235 people were arrested throughout the day, with each person to be slapped with a $5452 fine for breaching CHO directives.
So far, 193 fines have been handed out.
The others will be charged with offences including assault police, riotous behaviour, weapons and drugs offences.
A total of 10 police officers were injured on the job.
Of those, six were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries which included a broken nose, a broken elbow, a broken finger and torn muscles.
He said a number of police had bottles and
stones thrown at them while other officers were trampled on.
It is estimated about 500 to 700 people attended the illegal protest.
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More than $1m in fines will be dished out to anti-lockdown protesters in Melbourne

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