Six cars set alight in Melbourne in fourth consecutive night of residential arson attacks
Melbourne is experiencing a wave of residential arson attacks, with six cars set on fire over four consecutive nights. Local authorities and police are investigating the incidents, which have caused significant property damage and public alarm.
Why it matters
The targeted nature of these attacks in residential areas has prompted urgent government intervention and heightened security concerns in the region.
Six cars have been set on fire outside homes in a fourth consecutive night of firebombings in Melbourne residential streets.
Cars were targeted at homes in Oakleigh East, Springvale and Reservoir.
Premier Ben Carroll says he has called Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush to discuss the attacks.
Link copied Share Share article The latest victim of a spate of firebombings across Melbourne has pleaded with arsonists to think about their actions.
A ute was set alight in the driveway of a home in Kuranda Crescent in Oakleigh East at 5am.
The fire also caused damage to the home, where four members of a family were sleeping.
A ute was firebombed and a house was damaged in Oakleigh East during a night of arson attacks in Melbourne ( ABC News )
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