Protesters clash at gathering just metres from where Sisto Malaspina was killed
TWO groups have clashed at a gathering held by conservative personality Avi Yemini over Friday’s terror attack, just metres from where Sisto Malaspina was killed, as nearby CBD residents chanted at them to “stop exploiting tragedy”.
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TWO groups have clashed at a gathering held by conservative personality Avi Yemini for the victims of Friday’s terror attack.
More than 50 police guarded the rally and separated groups just metres from where Pellegrini’s co-owner Sisto Malaspina was murdered by Hassan Khalid Shire Ali.
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About 30 people, some holding Australian flags, gathered next to a makeshift memorial in Bourke St and listened to speeches by right-wing personalities.
CBD residents chanted “no room for racism” and “stop exploiting tragedy” from a nearby third storey window.
The Australian national anthem was blasted through speakers twice, before counter protesters and angry members of the public interrupted.
One protester was grabbed by police and had a megaphone confiscated.
A member of the rally then crossed the road and shoved a left-wing demonstrator before police separated them.
Less than 10 minutes later, the same man crossed the road again and grabbed another protester before police moved him on.
By 6.30pm, both groups had dispersed as people continued to lay flowers and pay their respects to the victims of the attack.
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