Antifa Punks Show Up And Assault Christians Outside Of Church

Two people have been arrested and a police officer has been injured after a violent protest erupted outside a church in Sydney's south-west where One Nation's Mark Latham was set to speak.

The clash between hundreds of people and more than a dozen LGBTQI+ protesters happened outside St Michael's Church at Belfield on Tuesday at about 5pm.

New South Wales Police including the Public Order and Riot Squad Riot Squad were called to the scene to disperse the crowd which reached about 500 people.

Additional police resources like the Operational Support Group were also called in to help break up the riot.

Footage shared on social media showed the wild scenes which erupted outside the church, which included a moment where a person was allegedly pushed to the ground.

According to reports, about 15 people from an LGBTQI+ activist group made up of mostly Antifa members turned up to protest at the event before supporters of the One Nation NSW leader also arrived.

During the clash, police allege a number of glass bottles and other projectiles were thrown at officers.

Police allege a male constable was also struck in the hand, which caused him an injury.