Protests in Melbourne turned violent when anti-Islam and anti-racism groups clashed . Police were forced separate Reclaim Australia supporters and opposing protesters by forming a wall at separate rallies . Crowd numbers continued to grow throughout the afternoon , and some protesters had to be treated by paramedics after the ugly clashes . It comes after a Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia . Scroll down for video . A clash of anti-Islam and anti-racism groups turned dangerous and violent during protests in Melbourne . Melbourne police formed a barrier between the separate rallies to attempt to disperse the protesters . It comes after a Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests . A Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia . It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests . Crowd numbers grew during the afternoon , and some protesters had to be treated by paramedics . Across Australia , 16 rallies were scheduled to take place , but Sydney and Melbourne drew the biggest crowd . It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests . 'Whats wrong with muslims anyway ? I dun get it , ' one tweet from the account read . 'In the car reading stuff - wots xenophobia ? help me out , ' another said . However , 'Jeremy ' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway . 'Man f**k this noise I 'm gon na get stoned in the park peace out . ' Once the tweets began to get attention , a 'statement ' was released that explained its account was misused and it then said other events around the country would be cancelled . Two people were taken away by police officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . More than 100 police officers , eleven mounted on horses were used to form the separation wall . 'Jeremy ' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway . Once the tweets began to get attention , a 'statement ' was released that explained its account was misused and it then said other events around the country would be cancelled . The tweets were widely shared by people who opposed the rallies . However , organisers behind the Sydney protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account . 'It 's not us , ' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia . 'Ours is @ reclaim_aus . ' Twitter users quickly began to poke fun at the group after doubts over the page emerged . 'Maybe before you you practice on something small like reclaiming your Twitter account . Work up to the big stuff slowly , ' one said . Several were injured during the violent rally that saw hundreds of people protest for anti-racism . There was a strong police presence throughout the protest , which included riot police . Organisers behind the Sydney protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account . 'It 's not us , ' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia . 'Ours is @ reclaim_aus ' Two people were arrested after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the groups . Across the country , 16 rallies were scheduled to take place , with events in Sydney and Melbourne appearing to have drawn the biggest crowds . About 500 people attended the rally held in Martin Place , Sydney , which included speeches from former Australia Defence League member Shermon Burgess and Rise Up ! Australia Party NSW President Norm Bishop . Hundreds of people attended the 'Reclaim Australia ' rally held in Martin Place , Sydney . Protesters in the crowd carried flags and chanted “ Aussie , Aussie , Aussie - Oi , Oi , Oi ” and many carried banners denouncing Islam . Two people were taken away by officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . Protesters cheered as speakers said Australians had to be aware and alert to the threat of Islam and sharia law . There was a strong police presence throughout the protest , which included riot police . Two people were taken away by officers after they rushed the stage and attempted to disrupt the rally . One took the microphone and told the crowd they should be 'ashamed ' . In Melbourne , protesters clashed with anti-racism activists in Federation Square . Two people were arrested after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the different groups . Several more were injured in the combative protests , according to reports .
Twitter account appears to be linked with group behind anti - Islam protests . Originally believed # ##ers gave control of cannabis to a supporter . However , ' Jeremy ' began to tweet ##ed as the protest in Sydney started . supporters attend Reclaim Australia rallies across the country . Protesters clashed with anti - racist protesters in Sydney and Melbourne .