Fears Sydney anti-lockdown protest will be COVID super-spreader | 7NEWS

Thousands of lockdown protesters, refusing to wear masks, have been condemned this afternoon after their violent stunt shut down central Sydney. They attacked police and their horses, calling for ’freedom’ from COVID restrictions. Dozens have been arrested. Police now fear it will become a Delta super spreader event. It comes on a day that COVID-19 numbers soared to a new record; 163 cases, 45 of them infectious in the community. Read More: Subscribe to 7NEWS Australia for the latest news video » Connect with Seven News online Visit » 7NEWS Podcast » Facebook » Twitter » Instagram » 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and , delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most