Police drag and arrest naked woman during protest against vaccine and mask rules in New Zealand
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police dragged a naked woman by her HAIR along the ground during protest against Jacinda Ardern's hardline vaccine policies
'Freedom convoy' arrived in New Zealand's capital Wellington today
A naked woman attempted to jump through police barrier before being arrested
Hundreds of vehicles driven from across the country blocked roads into the capital and around parliament in latest protests against Covid rules
Demonstrators say they oppose Prime Minister Ardern's hardline policies
Scenes turned ugly as several demonstrators clashed with officers on Thursday
A total of 120 people had been arrested by last night according to police
Ugly scenes erupted in New Zealand's capital on Thursday as hundreds of 'freedom' protesters clashed with authorities - with a naked woman being arrested after diving through a line of police officers.
The woman was dragged away by her hair before being detained as protests against Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's hard-line Covid policies turned ugly.
Hundreds of cars, trucks and motorbikes carrying thousands of people drove from across the country began converging in Wellington on Tuesday morning to start the protests, inspired by Canada's Freedom Convoy which has paralysed Ottawa.
Traffic slowed to a crawl as vehicles blocked roads around parliament and in other key locations, before taking to the streets to wave banners and placards demanding the return of freedoms, denouncing vaccine mandates, and attacking the Labour prime minister.
Crowds of hundreds then gathered in front of parliament to hear speakers and shout slogans, with some pitching tents and vowing to remain for the 'long haul'. Ms Ardern said she has no intention of engaging with them.
Police created a barricade between the demonstrators and parliament buildings, and several violent clashes broke out between the two sides.
Shocking footage from the scene showed people attempting to break through the barrier, with several being arrested and led away including the fully nude woman.
Police had arrested more than 120 people and charged many of them with trespassing or obstruction by yesterday evening.
The officers wore protective vests but didn't don riot gear or carry guns, and engaged violent protestors in hand to hand combat.
'Freedom convoy' arrived in New Zealand's capital Wellington today
A naked woman attempted to jump through police barrier before being arrested
Hundreds of vehicles driven from across the country blocked roads into the capital and around parliament in latest protests against Covid rules
Demonstrators say they oppose Prime Minister Ardern's hardline policies
Scenes turned ugly as several demonstrators clashed with officers on Thursday
A total of 120 people had been arrested by last night according to police
Ugly scenes erupted in New Zealand's capital on Thursday as hundreds of 'freedom' protesters clashed with authorities - with a naked woman being arrested after diving through a line of police officers.
The woman was dragged away by her hair before being detained as protests against Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's hard-line Covid policies turned ugly.
Hundreds of cars, trucks and motorbikes carrying thousands of people drove from across the country began converging in Wellington on Tuesday morning to start the protests, inspired by Canada's Freedom Convoy which has paralysed Ottawa.
Traffic slowed to a crawl as vehicles blocked roads around parliament and in other key locations, before taking to the streets to wave banners and placards demanding the return of freedoms, denouncing vaccine mandates, and attacking the Labour prime minister.
Crowds of hundreds then gathered in front of parliament to hear speakers and shout slogans, with some pitching tents and vowing to remain for the 'long haul'. Ms Ardern said she has no intention of engaging with them.
Police created a barricade between the demonstrators and parliament buildings, and several violent clashes broke out between the two sides.
Shocking footage from the scene showed people attempting to break through the barrier, with several being arrested and led away including the fully nude woman.
Police had arrested more than 120 people and charged many of them with trespassing or obstruction by yesterday evening.
The officers wore protective vests but didn't don riot gear or carry guns, and engaged violent protestors in hand to hand combat.