Arson attack destroys home owned by gangland boss’ sister
An Essendon home owned by the sister of gangland boss Rocco Arico was destroyed in a suspicious arson attack. Emergency services responded to multiple reports of the blaze, which was contained within half an hour. Police are investigating the incident, treating it as suspicious, while the property was reportedly unoccupied at the time.
- ▪The fire occurred at 44 Fitzgerald Road in Essendon around 2:50 AM on Monday.
- ▪Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the cause of the fire.
- ▪The home is owned by Antonella Misale, Rocco Arico's sister, and was unoccupied during the incident.
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