Wild scenes at Melbourne anti-vax protest

Photos have shown the moment motorists were targeted during protests that spilled onto the city’s freeways.

Crowds of protesters, some numbering in the hundreds, have continued to gather in Melbourne today on the city’s third day of demonstrations.

Protesters, who took to the streets and to Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance to chant anti-vaccination messages, encountered a stronger police presence than yesterday, including mounted officers, members of the riot squad, armoured vehicles and helicopter patrols.

Protesters outside Melbourne’s iconic war memorial site. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

There is a huge crowd at the Shrine of Remembrance. Picture: David Crosling

Members of Victorian Police with a protester on Therry St on Wednesday in Melbourne. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

A man held down by police on Elizabeth St on Wednesday. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

There were similar scenes in Melbourne yesterday when thousands of protesters marched in the CBD and across the West Gate Bridge, blocking traffic and bringing the city to a standstill.

Several innocent bystanders were trapped in their cars as they were surrounded by crowds of people, with some spat on and cars damaged among the chaos.

Incredible photos captured of yesterday’s chaos show some of those involved in the protests jumping on cars, intimidating trapped drivers with some collecting alcohol mid march.

62 people have been arrested so far, as protesters descend on the city again today.

Another protester seen on the bonnet of a car stuck on the West Gate Bridge. Picture: Jason Edwards

Protesters blockade the Westgate Freeway in opposition to mandatory vaccination and a two week shutdown of the construction industry. Picture: Mark Stewart

Protesters get alcohol and supplies out of vehicle as they blockade the Westgate Freeway in opposition to mandatory vaccination and a two-week shutdown of the construction industry. Picture: Mark Stewart

Protesters were seen on this truck on the highway. Picture: Mark Stewart

One protester was seen drinking beer from a shoe as onlookers filmed him. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Parked cars in the CBD were jumped on. Picture: Alex Coppel

Demonstrators gesture during a protest against Covid-19 regulations. Picture: William WEST / AFP

Protesters gesture to police as they walk through central Melbourne. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

One protester wore a shirt that read ‘I’m not vaxxed.’ Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Protests started outside the headquarters of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) in Melbourne on Monday. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Picture: William WEST / AFP

A demonstrator is handled as police officers disperse a protest against Covid-19 regulations in Melbourne on September 21, 2021. Picture: Con Chronis / AFP

Some protesters lit flares for the march. Picture: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Demonstrators were seen running towards a police car. Picture: STR / AFP

Traffic came to a halt. Picture: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Demonstrators kick a police car during the protest. Picture: STR / AFP

A police officer receives medical treatment during the protest. Picture: William WEST / AFP

Police arriving at the CBD protest on horseback. Picture: Con Chornis/AFP

One sign read ‘We do not consent.’ Picture: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Protesters were seen kicking cars. Picture: Jason Edwards