G20 protest turns violent
Australia: "A protest against the G20 Summit in Melbourne has turned violent with some members of the crowd kicking police horses and throwing eggs at officers.
"About 2,000 chanting protesters have marched through Melbourne towards the venue of the G20.
"A police van has been destroyed and barricade lines broken as the protest turns ugly.
"Protesters have thrown glass bottles, flares and steel rods at police, and upturned barricades were also hurled at police in riot gear.
"Police officers on horses were forced to move away from protesters after some kicked the legs of the animals.
"The crowd rushed after the horses but were stopped at a barricade blocking streets to the G20 summit, which is being held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
"Lines of police with batons were standing behind the barricade with a further 20 mounted police.
"Protesters continue to chant and wave banners near the barricade ..."
ABC News
"About 2,000 chanting protesters have marched through Melbourne towards the venue of the G20.
"A police van has been destroyed and barricade lines broken as the protest turns ugly.
"Protesters have thrown glass bottles, flares and steel rods at police, and upturned barricades were also hurled at police in riot gear.
"Police officers on horses were forced to move away from protesters after some kicked the legs of the animals.
"The crowd rushed after the horses but were stopped at a barricade blocking streets to the G20 summit, which is being held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
"Lines of police with batons were standing behind the barricade with a further 20 mounted police.
"Protesters continue to chant and wave banners near the barricade ..."
ABC News
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