Man who allegedly threatened Bourke Street ‘massacre’ had recently been released from prison
A man recently released from prison has been charged with threatening a massacre on Bourke Street in Melbourne. Luke Cecchin, 31, was found with a sharpened kitchen knife after making serious threats to a news outlet. The court denied him bail, citing concerns for community safety.
- ▪Luke Cecchin threatened to commit a massacre at Bourke Street and was found with a kitchen knife.
- ▪He had been released from prison just six days prior to making the threats.
- ▪Cecchin was denied bail due to concerns about community safety.
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