Six more people wanted over protest where rocks allegedly hurled at cops

Police have released photos of six more people wanted over a Melbourne protest where rocks and glass were allegedly thrown at officers.

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November 28, 2025 - 12:08PM

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Detectives have released the images of six more people wanted over a chaotic city protest in which rocks and glass were allegedly hurled at police.

Officers attempted to keep the thousands of anti-immigration activists separate from the hundreds of counter-protesters before violence erupted at the October 19 rally.

Two officers were injured after more than a dozen anarchist protesters allegedly tossed glass bottles, rotten fruit and rocks at police.

Victoria Police will beef up its presence in the CBD on the weekend ahead of what is exptected to be another violent rally. Picture: David Crosling

Specialist detectives have so far arrested three people but are releasing the images of six more wanted for questioning.

They are now hunting a total of 19 protesters.

“The investigation has now led to a total of three people being charged, with police continuing to seek the public’s assistance to identify those involved,” police said in a statement.

“Images of six other people have been released who police are hoping to identify as part of their inquiries.”

Those detectives on Tuesday arrested a 21-year old Port Melbourne man.

He was charged with two counts of assaulting police and two counts of hindering police.

A 56-year-old Kilsyth man was also charged with assaulting and hindering police.

Police will saturate the city in a bid to stop any violence at the protests. Picture: David Crosling

The pair were bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on May 26.

Police are also warning opposing groups to stay apart during a planned CBD rally this weekend.

Scores of neo-Nazis are expected to join the Put Australia First rally on Sunday, which will call for immigration to be wound back. It is expected controversial far-right British campaigner Tommy Robinson will speak.

Detectives have released the images of six more people wanted over a chaotic city protest in which rocks and glass were allegedly hurled at police. Picture: Victoria Police

Detectives are now hunting 19 people involved in the chaotic protest. Victoria Police

Opposing anti-racism groups have vowed to disrupt them.

“On Sunday 30 November, the far right are marching,” the Campaign Against Fascism said. “It’s important that we come out to oppose them and make sure that the streets of Melbourne are full of left-wing anti-fascists.”