The conflict occurred at round 2:20 am on New Yr’s Day on the nook of Flinders St on the finish of Elizabeth St within the CBD.

Within the video, a blonde girl in a white costume is seen clashing with cops, kicking and pushing cops who have been making an attempt to restrain her.

A second girl is seen making an attempt to calm a person shouting on the scene.

One of many policemen grabbed the girl by the ponytail and dragged her to the bottom.

The cops then handcuffed her, earlier than masking her modesty as her brief, white costume climbed up.

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Victoria Police mentioned there have been “a number of incidents in Melbourne CBD on New Years Eve” as celebration goers saved going till late into the evening.

In response to Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Rick Nguent, greater than 4,500 police have been deployed throughout the state – lots of whom have reported “extraordinary behaviour”.

“I am actually happy to report that public conduct throughout the state final evening was glorious,” he mentioned.

“I walked across the metropolis final evening, there was actual buzz, there was actual pleasure and there was an actual environment right here.”

However he mentioned the celebrations have been marred by the arrests of 49 folks in some areas.

“This was a[arrest]improve over the previous yr, and that is fairly outstanding in comparison with the variety of folks on the market,” mentioned Deputy Commissioner Nugent.

Three folks, together with a Taylors Lakes man who suffered from “important facial burns”, have been hospitalized with extreme burns from unlawful fireworks.

Police acquired 48 complaints and unlawful fireworks have been blamed for a grass hearth in Mernda, northeast of Melbourne.

Deputy Commissioner Nugent mentioned 10 folks have been arrested for brawl, assault and theft and there have been two “tragic” acts of violence.

At round 1.30 am, three youngsters have been discovered with stab wounds to their bellies after a struggle in Docklands, which was believed to be an “organized struggle” between as many as 15 younger folks.

“They are not cooperating with the police at this stage,” he mentioned.

Then, round 3 a.m., a 22-year-old man was “attacked for no motive” by a gaggle of males exterior a Toorak nightclub.

He was hospitalized with life-threatening accidents and the 4 males, aged 18 and 19, have been aiding the police with their investigations.

“It is a very tragic matter certainly… our ideas are along with his household and mates.”