Weapons company car park targeted as police search for group of arsonists
The target of the group's alleged attack was Lovitt Technologies Australia, a business involved in defence and military manufacturing, based in Melbourne's northeast.
The group allegedly spray-painted cars in the business's car park at the Para Road office in Greensborough at 3.55am on July 5.
The group then set fire to three cars, police said.
"One of the vehicles was destroyed, while the other two sustained moderate damage," police said.
The group allegedly hopped over the business's back fence and fled the scene on e-bikes along Plenty River.
"Various slogans" were spray-painted on the cars and on a business wall.
Police did not offer information on the painted messages but did say that "there is absolutely no place at all in our society for antisemitic behaviour".
Detectives have explored potential links to an arson attack at a synagogue in East Melbourne and a clash outside Miznon restaurant in Melbourne's CBD.
"At this time, no links have been identified," police confirmed.
It comes as Victoria established a new anti-hate taskforce to tackle the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Five hooded vandals, who allegedly set parked cars alight in an arson attack, are wanted by police.
The target of the group's alleged attack was Lovitt Technologies Australia, a business involved in defence and military manufacturing, based in Melbourne's northeast.
The group allegedly spray-painted cars in the business's car park at the Para Road office in Greensborough at 3.55am on July 5.
The group then set fire to three cars, police said.
"One of the vehicles was destroyed, while the other two sustained moderate damage," police said.
The group allegedly hopped over the business's back fence and fled the scene on e-bikes along Plenty River.
"Various slogans" were spray-painted on the cars and on a business wall.
Police did not offer information on the painted messages but did say that "there is absolutely no place at all in our society for antisemitic behaviour".
Detectives have explored potential links to an arson attack at a synagogue in East Melbourne and a clash outside Miznon restaurant in Melbourne's CBD.
"At this time, no links have been identified," police confirmed.
It comes as Victoria established a new anti-hate taskforce to tackle the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Five hooded vandals, who allegedly set parked cars alight in an arson attack, are wanted by police.
The target of the group's alleged attack was Lovitt Technologies Australia, a business involved in defence and military manufacturing, based in Melbourne's northeast.
The group allegedly spray-painted cars in the business's car park at the Para Road office in Greensborough at 3.55am on July 5.
The group then set fire to three cars, police said.
"One of the vehicles was destroyed, while the other two sustained moderate damage," police said.
The group allegedly hopped over the business's back fence and fled the scene on e-bikes along Plenty River.
"Various slogans" were spray-painted on the cars and on a business wall.
Police did not offer information on the painted messages but did say that "there is absolutely no place at all in our society for antisemitic behaviour".
Detectives have explored potential links to an arson attack at a synagogue in East Melbourne and a clash outside Miznon restaurant in Melbourne's CBD.
"At this time, no links have been identified," police confirmed.
It comes as Victoria established a new anti-hate taskforce to tackle the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Five hooded vandals, who allegedly set parked cars alight in an arson attack, are wanted by police.
The target of the group's alleged attack was Lovitt Technologies Australia, a business involved in defence and military manufacturing, based in Melbourne's northeast.
The group allegedly spray-painted cars in the business's car park at the Para Road office in Greensborough at 3.55am on July 5.
The group then set fire to three cars, police said.
"One of the vehicles was destroyed, while the other two sustained moderate damage," police said.
The group allegedly hopped over the business's back fence and fled the scene on e-bikes along Plenty River.
"Various slogans" were spray-painted on the cars and on a business wall.
Police did not offer information on the painted messages but did say that "there is absolutely no place at all in our society for antisemitic behaviour".
Detectives have explored potential links to an arson attack at a synagogue in East Melbourne and a clash outside Miznon restaurant in Melbourne's CBD.
"At this time, no links have been identified," police confirmed.
It comes as Victoria established a new anti-hate taskforce to tackle the "bigger picture" of anti-Semitism, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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