School kids carry a home-made placard at today's rally against the war in
Iraq. Photo: smh.com.au
Running scuffles broke out with police as an estimated 5000 school students
protested over the war at Sydney's Town Hall Square today.
Eggs, tomatoes and bottles were thrown, while one student was arrested as
protesters rushed the entrance to the town hall.
Police on the barracades pushed protesters towards George Street after they
attempted to burn an American flag. One police officer has been injured.
Hundreds of school-aged protesters have begun a loud anti-war protest in
the Sydney CBD.
Up to 500 students, some claiming to be as young as 10, have crammed into
Martin Place, screaming, "No War, No War".
They have burned at least three American flags during the energetic protest.
Police have attempted to form a human barricade of up to 100 officers
around the youths after they began running back and forth across George
Street.
Some protesters threw fire crackers, prompting screams as students fled in
all directions.
AAP
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