Best pictures from Melbourne’s week of protest chaos

A chaotic week of clashes between police and violent protesters on the streets of Melbourne has been captured in dramatic images.

Construction workers and protesters march through Melbourne’s CBD. Picture: Aaron Francis

The most dramatic images of Melbourne’s protests captured by Herald Sun photographers.

Anti-lockdown protesters face off against police in Richmond. Picture: Alex Coppel

A resident looks on as anti-lockdown protesters march through Richmond. Picture: Jason Edwards

A man drives through an anti-lockdown protest in Richmond. Picture: Alex Coppel

An anti-lockdown protester kicks an unmarked police vehicle in Richmond. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police face off against the angry mob in Kew. Picture: Alex Coppel

Police pepper spray anti-lockdown protesters in Kew. Picture: Alex Coppel

The mob clashes with police in Kew. Picture: Jason Edwards

An officer sprays an anti-lockdown protester. Picture: Jason Edwards

A protester is taken into police custody. Picture: Jason Edwards

A protester lunges at police. Picture: Jason Edwards

The clash turns violent. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police deploy pepper spray. Picture: Jason Edwards

A bloodied protester. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police pepper spray a demonstrator. Picture: Alex Coppel

A man gestures towards police after being pepper-sprayed. Picture: Sarah Matray

Union members try to stop construction workers from attacking the CFMEU headquarters. Picture: David Geraghty

Construction workers brawl during a protest at the CFMEU building. Picture: David Crosling

Two men face off during the construction worker protest. Picture: David Geraghty

A construction worker sustains injuries after violence erupts. Picture: David Geraghty

Construction workers march in Melbourne’s CBD. Picture: Aaron Francis

A protester brandishes a flare during the construction worker rally. Picture: Aaron Francis

A protester kicks a police vehicle during the construction worker march. Picture: Jason Edwards

Flare are lit as the construction workers march through Melbourne’s CBD. Picture: Alex Coppel

Protesters swarm the West Gate Bridge. Picture: Mark Stewart

Tradies flood the bridge as they protest against shutdowns and mandatory jabs. Picture: Jason Edwards

A man climbs on to a truck during the construction worker rally. Picture: Mark Stewart

Riot police prepare for the approaching rally. Picture: Jason Edwards

Tradies and protesters march on the West Gate Bridge. Picture: Mark Stewart

Riots police monitor the approaching rally. Picture: Mark Stewart

A man is arrested during the construction worker protest. Picture: Mark Stewart

Angry protesters let off flares in Melbourne’s CBD. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police make arrests during the construction worker protest. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police fire tear gas at a protester. Picture: Jason Edwards

Tradies and protesters march through the CBD. Picture: Jason Edwards

An angry mob converges on the Shrine of Remembrance. Picture: Jason Edwards

A man waves an Australian flag at the Shrine of Remembrance. Picture: Ian Currie

A veteran attempts to talk to protesters at the Shrine. Picture: Jason Edwards

Angry protesters gather at the Shrine of Remembrance. Picture: Jason Edwards

Protesters face off against police on the steps of the Shrine. Picture: Jason Edwards

A man gestures towards police at the Shrine of Remembrance. Picture: Jason Edwards