Continuing story · 1 report
The Taylor's Hill firebombing
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Where it stands
Two 16-year-old boys have been charged over the Taylor’s Hill firebombing, which left a 13-year-old with critical burns. Police believe the injured boy was among the young people tasked to burn parked cars; the report gives no further update on his condition or the court case.
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The story so far
Update 1
Two teens charged over Melbourne firebombing—but who directed the children?
Two 16-year-olds face charges after a 13-year-old suffered catastrophic burns. Allegations of paid recruitment leave a larger question unanswered: who sent the children?
Still open after this report
- The alleged directing figures, full charge lists, court schedule and the injured boy’s subsequent condition remain unestablished.
History
Opened1 report
Who's involved
Organizations
Victoria Policeprimary law enforcement agency of Victoria, Australia1 report
Places
- Horizon BoulevardHorizon Blvd, Hampton Park VIC 3976, Australia1 report
- MelbourneMelbourne VIC, Australia1 report
- Taylors HillTaylors Hill VIC 3037, Australia1 report
- Woolwich WayWoolwich Way, Taylors Hill VIC 3037, Australia1 report
Every outlet we read on this story
26 sources15 outlets1 video1 wire copy
