Angry Australians attack vegan vigilantes by posting pictures of succulent steaks

Meat eaters have expressed their anger as vegan vigilantes protest across Australia by sharing photos of the succulent steaks and burgers they’re eating for lunch.

Hundreds of animal rights activists caused traffic chaos in Melbourne as part of a mass protest across the country, leading to numerous arrests and a public outcry on social media.

One man went so far as to say he had been intending on eating a salad for lunch, but the protests had made him change his mind. 

‘I was going to have a salad for lunch, instead, directly due to the vegan terrorists in Melbourne today, I’m having a juicy beef burger – with extra bacon,’ he said, alongside a photo of his lunch.

Meat eaters have expressed their anger as vegan vigilantes protest across Australia by sharing photos of the succulent steaks and burgers they’re eating for lunch

Police move in to clear the protesters from the intersection at the intersection of Flinder and Swanston streets

Pictures of steaks and burgers have dominated vegan hashtags on social media platforms.

Another person wrote ‘get this into ya,’ alongside a picture of a rare steak.

‘You might actually look a bit healthier and grow a brain if you do.’

Nearly 40 vigilantes – some including children – were arrested after parts of the city were brought to a standstill on Monday morning. 

Pictures of steaks and burgers have dominated vegan hashtags on social media platforms

Social media users have shared photos eating meat to stand up against vegan protesters

Rental vans marked with banners condemning the slaughter of the animals were parked across road lanes at the Flinders and Swanston streets intersection.

Tow trucks were fielded to move the stationery vehicles while other protesters chained themselves to cars and their counterparts waved placards that read, ‘vegan rising’ or ‘this is a peaceful protest’.

Up to 11 tram routes were stopped while other services were diverted. Commuters were told to consider the city loop train as an alternative. 

Elsewhere, Goulburn police – in the NSW Southern Tablelands – arrested nine protesters after they stormed an abattoir on Mazamat Road and chained themselves to a conveyor at 4am this morning.

Police cut the protesters free and they are expected to bring charges against the three men – one aged 46 and two aged 22 – and six women – aged between 21 and 61 – later today.

On a smaller scale, protesters marched through the Sydney CBD – including the University of Technology Sydney at Ultimo – after meeting at Hyde Park.

Hundreds of animal rights activists caused traffic chaos in Melbourne as part of a co-ordinated mass protest