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Several altercations erupted, prompting police to use pepper spray and other measures to manage the situation.
Amidst the chaos, four individuals were seen on the ground, and one officer was observed with a bleeding face.
Officers resorted to pepper spray in their attempt to control the demonstrators. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi
Riot police were stationed at the entrance to the expo at the International Convention Centre Sydney, positioned roughly 100 meters from the protest site.
Much of the protest focused on the NSW government’s role in hosting and sponsoring the expo amid the conflict in Gaza.
“We haven’t supplied ammunition or weapons to Israel over the last five years,” he told reporters.
“They’re not selling nuclear weapons down at Darling Harbour this weekend,” he said.
“To safeguard our nation’s security and prosperity at home, we must be strong at sea.”
Riot police were called in as protesters pushed against barriers separating them from the expo. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi
Protesters have vowed to rally each day of the expo.
