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Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Sky News AU
Man, 20, arrested and charged over theft of vehicle used in arson attack on synagogue in Melbourne
A man has been charged by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) for his alleged role in the theft of a vehicle, which was later used by the alleged criminals in the Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack. The JCTT which is comprised of Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation maintains the position that the attack on the synagogue, which occurred on December 6, was likely a politically-motivated attack. A 20-year-old man was arrested at Williamstown on Wednesday, before a search warrant was executed at a home in Melton South were items were seized by investigators. The man was charged with theft of motor vehicle and failing to comply with an order under section 3LA of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) to provide access to applications on his mobile telephone. It is alleged that he stole the blue 2020-model VW Golf sedan at Melton on November 29 before it was used in the alleged arson attack the following week. The Golf was also used in other offences including the Lux nightclub arson at South Yarra in November 2024, and an arson and shooting in Bundoora on the same night of the synagogue arson. "The nightclub fire and shooting are being investigated by Victoria Police and are not considered politically-motivated attacks," a police statement read. "The investigation into the Ripponlea synagogue fire continues to be treated as a priority by police, including the involvement of significant resources across all agencies. "The JCTT is also regularly engaging with relevant communities in relation to the status of the investigation."
RNZ News
6 days ago
- RNZ News
Man charged with theft of car linked to Adass Israel Jewish synagogue firebombing in Australia
A Williamstown man is arrested by members of the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Photo: Australian Federal Police via ABC News The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team has charged a man over the theft of a car connected to the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing in Melbourne in December 2024. Early morning worshippers told police they saw masked men throw fuel inside the Ripponlea synagogue around 4am on December 6. The fire quickly spread, forcing several people to flee to safety through a back door. One person was said to have been burned. In May, the Joint Counter Terrorism Team released CCTV footage of three people getting out of an alleged stolen VW Golf sedan, with two seen pouring the contents of several jerry cans into the synagogue and setting the liquid alight. The car - which investigators at the time came to refer to as an alleged "communal crime car" - then drove off towards the western suburbs. Police said the car had cloned number plates. A 20-year-old Williamstown man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with theft of a motor vehicle. He appeared in court yesterday and was granted bail to reappear in October. A Melton South home was also raided. - ABC
ABC News
6 days ago
- ABC News
Man charged with theft of car linked to Adass Israel Jewish synagogue firebombing
The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team has charged a man over the theft of a car connected to the Adass Israel Synagogue bombing in Melbourne in December 2024. The 20-year-old Williamstown man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with theft of a motor vehicle. He appeared in court yesterday and was granted bail to re-appear in October. A Melton South home was also raided.
