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Elderly man bashed with cricket bat after stopping charity bin thief
A 75-year-old was struck repeatedly with a cricket bat by a thief stealing from a Salvos charity bin in Melbourne's Mentone after taking photos of the attacker.
Why it mattersThe incident shows the dangers people face when confronting thieves, even when trying to stop a crime.
AustraliaThe incident occurred in Melbourne and reflects crime affecting ordinary Victorians in suburban areas.
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