A manhunt has been launched for eight protesters after rocks, rotten fruit and glass bottles were thrown at police during a violent counter-demonstration in the Melbourne CBD last month.

Two officers were injured after being attacked by counter-protesters opposed to an anti-immigration demonstration on October 19.

Victoria Police Acting Commander Wayne Cheesman said those responsible were “cowards” and that Melbourne had “had a gutful”.

He also dumped a box of rocks thrown at officers on the floor as he delivered an impassioned press conference condemning the clashes.

Now police are looking to bring those responsible to justice.

“The behaviour we witnessed at this protest by a group of counter protestors was nothing short of deplorable,” Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Bob Hil

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