Appeal to identify 8 people after incidents at rally in Melbourne

Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a series of assaults on police officers and the release of flares following a rally in Melbourne's CBD on Saturday.

Several police officers were assaulted during the rally, which included multiple people charging at officers and in some instances punching them.

Images of six males who police believe can assist with their enquiries into these incidents have been released.

Detectives are also investigating the release of several flares at the event. Images of two males who police believe can assist with their enquiries into these incidents have been release.

Investigators are urging anyone with information that may help identify these people, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.