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Police Investigate Suspected Antisemitic Firebombing of Hanukkah-Decorated Car in St Kilda East

Detectives say they have identified a person who may assist in the arson investigation.

Overview

  • A grey Mazda CX8 with a roof sign reading “Happy Chanukah” was set alight on Balaclava Road around 2:50–3:00 a.m. on December 25.
  • No injuries were reported, and occupants of an adjacent home were evacuated as a precaution.
  • Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit is treating the incident as a suspicious fire and continuing enquiries.
  • Community Security Group notified residents, confirmed no injuries, coordinated with Victoria Police, and maintained heightened patrols with a call for vigilance.
  • Footage and on-scene reports showed the vehicle extensively damaged inside with multiple windows blown out.