Police have charged a man after an officer was allegedly assaulted during a protest in Melbourne's CBD last Thursday.
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have overnight charged a 48-year-old Southbank man with offences including assaulting a police officer causing injury, affray, riotous behaviour and breaching the Chief Health Officer directions.
He was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.
A 24-year-old Footscray female was also interviewed yesterday in relation to discharging a missile, riotous behaviour and breaching the Chief Health Officer directions. She was released and is expected to be charged on summons to appear at court at a later date.
Another male has also been identified by police, in relation to an investigation into the release of a flare at the protest.
Detectives would like to thank the public for their assistance and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the protest is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or by submitting a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
