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Melbourne, Victoria - incidents throughout the Melbourne anti-lockdown protests have seen police using stinger grenades, tear gas, rubber bullets, pepper spray and physical violence. In certain circumstances, these tactics might feasibly be employed to ensure public safety - but footage has recorded police abusing their powers and using excessive force. One incident detailed in this article shows a man calmly have a conversation with someone being suddenly charged and tackled by a police officer, slammed to the ground and held there without any warning.