- Violent protests have erupted in Melbourne ahead of Milo Yiannopoulos show
- Left-wing protesters clashed with supporters of the right-wing firebrand
- Verbal clashes turned physical between the two protest groups in Kensington
- Police in riot gear were forced to use capsicum spray to subdue demonstrators
Violent protests have erupted in Melbourne after Milo Yiannopoulos’ critics were leaked the location of his secret show.
Left-wing protesters descended onto Stubbs Avenue in Kensington, Melbourne’s north-west, on Monday afternoon ahead of the right-wing firebrand’s speech.
Police in riot gear were forced to intervene when verbal clashes turned physical between the protesters and Mr Yiannopoulos’s supporters.
Police used capsicum spray to subdue some of the more violent demonstrators.
Violent protests have erupted in Melbourne after Milo Yiannopoulos’ critics were leaked the location of his secret show
Left-wing protesters were stationed in Kensington, Melbourne’s north-west, on Monday afternoon ahead of the right-wing firebrand’s speech
More than 100 police erected a battle line in an effort to separate the two protest groups.
About 150 people descended on the north-west Melbourne street, which has since been blocked, to protest against the UK-born political commentator.
Milo Yiannopoulos touched down in Melbourne this week, for the third leg of his speaking tour.
The US-based commentator’s tour has proven controversial since it kicked off in Adelaide on Friday.
Police in riot gear were forced to intervene when verbal clashes turned physical between the left-wing protesters and Mr Yiannopoulos’s supporters
Police used capsicum spray to subdue some of the more violent demonstrators
The self-confessed ‘troll’ and ‘provocateur’, has offended Muslim groups and women’s rights acitivists with his controversial opinions.
While he had his critics, Mr Yiannopoulos also attracted a cult following with supporters praising him for his opinions.
Mr Yiannopoulos’ first Melbourne event was due to kick off at 6.30pm, with another two scheduled the same night.
The protest continues.
The self-confessed ‘troll’ and ‘provocateur’ Mr Yiannopoulos (pictured), has offended Muslim groups and women’s rights acitivists with his controversial opinions
Mr Yiannopoulos’ first event is due to kick off at 8pm in Kensington, with another one scheduled to start immediately after