Ten people have been arrested as a police operation continues in Sydney's CBD.
Police commenced an operation at Darling Harbour at 5am today (Tuesday 4 November 2025), in response to two planned public assemblies.
Multiple resources – including officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command, Dog Unit, Mounted Unit, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Public Order and Riot Squad, ODIN – are on scene.
Police established a designated area for the public assembly to take place.
About 6.30am, a group of protesters allegedly left the designated area, failing to comply with police direction and attempted to access a restricted area.
About 8.30am, a group of protesters in the designated area allegedly advanced towards police and attempted to breach the police containment line.
Ten people have been arrested, following the use of OC spray.
Two people were later released without charge.
Four people were taken to Day Street Police Station, and another four people were taken to Surry Hills Police Station.
Sydney City Police Area Commander, Superintendent Paul Dunstan, said police will remain at the location throughout the day.
"Police are at the location to ensure the safety and security of delegates at the venue and the wider community.
"Anyone not complying with police directions, or found to be breaching the peace, will be arrested and dealt with accordingly."
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
