Alleged attack on One Nation supporter not believed to be politically motivated, Victoria police say
Victoria police have clarified that an assault on a 60-year-old One Nation supporter in Torquay is not being treated as politically motivated. Authorities also corrected earlier reports, stating a blunt weapon was used rather than a baseball bat.
Why it matters
The incident drew significant attention from political figures, highlighting the sensitivity of political violence in the current climate.
Politicians from across the political spectrum condemned the alleged attack on a 60-year-old man in Torquay on Sunday night, which Victoria police now say is not being treated as politically motivated. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/AAP Politicians from across the political spectrum condemned the alleged attack on a 60-year-old man in Torquay on Sunday night, which Victoria police now say is not being treated as politically motivated. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/AAP Victoria Alleged attack on One Nation supporter not believed to be politically motivated, Victoria police say Police also allege Torquay man was attacked with a ‘blunt weapon’ rather than a baseball bat as originally reported
Prefer the Guardian on Google An alleged attack on a One Nation supporter is not believed to have been politically motivated, Victoria police say, clarifying that a “blunt weapon” was allegedly used rather than a baseball bat as originally reported.
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