Firebombers hit wrong cafe twice near Brad Battin's office
Firebombing attacks near Brad Battin's office targeted the wrong address, police confirm.
The shadow police minister's office area has been targeted twice in one week. Firebombers hit a cafe next door on October 12, then returned early Sunday with tens of litres of accelerant.
Police discovered the attackers when they arrived; no one was hurt. Victoria Police confirmed the arsonists have been hitting the wrong address.
The cafe owners are innocent, and the person they meant to target has no link to the business. Detective Inspector Chris Murray warned the attacks are recklessly dangerous and risk catastrophic harm to the community.
- October 12 and early Sunday
- Attack dates
- Tens of litres inside cafe
- Accelerant found
Why it mattersInnocent small business owners are caught in the crossfire of a violent crime spree, and police are urging the public's help to stop the attackers before someone is killed.
AustraliaA Melbourne safety crisis is catching innocent business owners in the crossfire, raising questions about why arsonists are operating unchecked in residential areas.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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