Hair Salon, House Gutted in Melbourne Firebomb Attacks

A hair and nail salon on Shuter Street and an unoccupied home in Essendon were targeted in separate firebomb attacks on Oct. 14.
Hair Salon, House Gutted in Melbourne Firebomb Attacks

A hair and nail salon on Shuter Street was the target of an alleged firebombing attack around 12:50 a.m. on October 14. Police found singed jerry cans believed to have been thrown inside the business before it was set alight, with the offenders reportedly fleeing in a light-colored vehicle. This incident is part of a years-long barrage of alleged firebombings that the city is struggling to contain.

  • A hair and nail salon on Shuter Street was targeted in a firebombing attack early on October 14.
  • Police found singed jerry cans at the scene, believing they were thrown inside the salon before it was set alight.
  • The offenders allegedly fled the scene in a light-colored vehicle towards Puckle Street.
  • The salon is located near the Moonee Ponds office of Victorian Labor MP Danny Pearson.
  • The city is reportedly struggling to stifle years-long alleged firebombings.
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