A FEMALE protester who claims she was injured when security guards "physically removed" her from a roof at the planned Tecoma McDonald's site says she will continue her campaign.

Witnesses claim Janine Watson, who was celebrating her 50th birthday, offered a piece of cake to a group of security guards hired by McDonald's before they physically removed her.

However, police said a 50-year-old Belgrave woman sustained an abrasion to her finger after she fell from a roof at the protest site.

Protestors accused of violence

She then self-admitted herself to hospital after being spoken to by police.

Police said the "investigation is ongoing, however she is likely to be charged with trespass".

Ms Watson told the Herald Sun this morning that she had been sitting on the fence surrounding the demolition site when she was physically removed by security.

"I came down to the fence and lent down with the platter and offered them some cake, they put me on to the floor and got on top of me. It was painful and very scary,” Ms Watson said.

"I felt betrayed for them to gang up for me and I have injuries to prove it. I have to rest today I am feeling a bit vulnerable but I will continue with the campaign, I will continue fighting, this kind of thing makes us more determined. I am not going away."

A security guard said Ms Watson voluntarily came off the roof and was then detained by guards for her own safety.

The guard said she was detained by a female security guard and at no time was handled by a man.

Roof protest 'for higher good'

Yesterday Ms Watson said she planned to spend her birthday on the rooftop of the proposed site because "it's about making sacrifices for the higher good".

Ms Watson has been part of a group that has spent three nights sleeping on the roof of a building to be demolished on the site.

Four security guards hired by McDonald's have instructions to detain the protesters when they leave the roof.

McDonald's has been contacted for comment.

Police said a 64-year-old Upwey woman will be charged with traffic offences and trespass after an incident at the site about 9.30am today after she attached herself to a vehicle.

Meanwhile, defiant protesters will meet union officials today to discuss the controversial site.

The proposed 24-hour fast-food restaurant site continues to be the scene of a round-the-clock protest.

Yesterday, union workers were forced to walk away due to safety concerns.

Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union assistant secretary Shaun Reardon confirmed that workers would stand by residents until all their concerns were properly addressed.

"The people of Tecoma have the right to protest over inappropriate developments in their community and CFMEU members will be showing all due respect until their issues are resolved," Mr Reardon said.

Hamburger hell continues in Tecoma

Another union spokesman, who asked not to be named, said safety was the main reason behind walking off.

"Construction work is heavy work, it's risky work, and if there are members of the public standing in the way then we're not going to risk their safety," he said.

Today, Tecoma locals will meet the Building Industry Group at Trades Hall.

Fast-food shop to provide jobs

The Herald Sun spoke to locals yesterday.

Mother of four Patricia Boras was one of the few who openly welcomed the franchise.

"A lot of friendships have been fractured by this development but it will bring more jobs, especially for the local kids," Ms Boras, 49, said.

"It will also supply public toilets for the strip. There's a real lack of bathrooms here."

Heather Recke said 92 per cent of the community were opposed.

"We don't want it," Ms Recke, 52, said.

"And trust me, everyone will boycott it if it's built."

Police will continue to patrol the site.

Yarra Ranges director of planning, building and health Andrew Paxton said council had never supported the application.

- With Christopher Gillett