Anti-Islam protesters spark violence in Melbourne

Anti-racism protesters clashed with nationalists outside the Melbourne showgrounds (Twitter / 7 News Sydney)
Anti-racism protesters clashed with nationalists outside the Melbourne showgrounds (Twitter / 7 News Sydney)

Anti-Islam and anti-racism groups have clashed outside a Halal food festival in Melbourne.

Witnesses filmed people being kicked and punched -- as well as flagpoles being used as weapons.

One person was taken to hospital with facial injuries.

The violence between right-wing group Party For Freedom and anti-facist group Antifa erupted outside the Melbourne showgrounds.

It came as hundreds of ant-racism protesters marched through Melbourne's CBD to voice concerns about nationalist group United Patriots Front.

It put up an anti-Muslim banner during an AFL game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

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