Five people have been arrested after violence broke out when protesters confronted police moving on people sleeping rough outside Flinders St Station in Melbourne, Australia. Police said three officers were injured during theconfrontation, including one who was punched to the head by a woman in the crowd.The male officer was standing in line stopping people from advancing when, it’s alleged, the woman struck him from behind. Officers were also rammed by a man in a mobility scooter.Police said one rough sleeper was arrested for being drunk.As police were taking him into custody, a woman — who may have been staying at the homeless camp — intervened and was then arrested herself.She is expected to be charged with hinder and assault police after three members were injured.Acting Commander North West Metro Stuart Bateson said the majority of the people who turned violent were not genuine homeless people but protesters who regularly turn up and antagonise police.
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