Protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne

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.

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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 gonna 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.