Protesters are becoming more violent towards police, the force says as eight are sought for allegedly pelting officers with rocks at a rally.

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Melbourne's CBD descended into chaos when counter-protesters clashed with police during the anti-immigration March for Australia demonstration on October 19.

Officers were confronted by protesters hurling rocks, bottles, broken glass and rotten fruit, which left two members hospitalised, Victoria Police said.

A female sergeant whose hand was broken and a male senior constable whose leg was gashed have since returned to work.

Releasing the ph

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