Victoria Police condemn ‘confronting’ and ‘disappointing’ Pride March protestors

Victoria Police has condemned a violent protest which broke out at a pride march in Melbourne on Sunday.

Police – who were taking part in the Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda – were confronted by a group of protestors, who believe the police force shouldn’t be participating in the march.

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Chief Commissioner Shane Patton told Jacqui Felgate says the scenes were “confronting” and “disappointing”.

“I’m just really disappointed (the protest has) detracted from what should’ve been a day of celebration,” he said.

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