Three Melbourne teens charged over alleged attempted kidnapping
Three 17-year-old boys from Melbourne have been charged with attempted kidnapping, aggravated home invasions, and carjacking following a series of alleged violent incidents over six days. Police are investigating possible links between these crimes and a recent spate of arson attacks on hospitality venues across the city. The suspects were taken into custody after search warrants were executed in Melbourne's north-west. They will face a children's court at a later date.
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Police explore link between alleged kidnappings and Melbourne hospitality attacksTopic:Crime25m ago25 minutes agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:56amIn short:Three teenagers are accused of targeting and attacking the promoters of an event at a Melbourne hospitality venue.Police are investigating whether the alleged incidents are linked to a broader series of arson attacks across the city.The three 17-year-old boys have been charged and will face a children's court at a later date.abc.net.au/news/melbourne-three-youths-charged-kidnapping/106622130Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have charged three teenagers over a string of alleged violent crimes, including attempted kidnapping, with investigators exploring links to a recent series of arson attacks on Melbourne hospitality venues.The three…
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