Three arrested for creating ruckus at Federation Square in Melbourne

Melbourne, March 30: Melbourne East Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested three men in relation to an alleged affray at Federation Square in late January. 

As per the police statement, the three arrested are a 23-year-old man from Kalkallo, a 39-year-old man from Strathtulloh and a 36-year-old from Craigieburn. 

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The arrested have been bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 8 August.

Notably, two men were arrested on the day of the incident. More three were arrested this week.

Australia's Victoria Police said in a statement that Police were in attendance at a Khalistan Referendum event when incident took place. 

Incident took place on January 29, one at about 12.45 pm and the other at about 4.30 pm.

Notably, it has been alleged that flag poles were used by several men as weapons can cause physical injuries to victims. During the incident, two victims, one with a hand laceration to their head and another with a hand injury, were treated at the scene by paramedics. Several other victims sustained injuries and required medical treatment.

In the second incident, OC spray (Oleoresin Capsicum Spray also known as pepper spray) was used. 

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As soon as both incidents took place, Police reached the spot and disperse the crowd. 

Further investigation is underway.