Overview

• Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police executed multiple search warrants in Melbourne’s northern suburbs today under the joint counter-terrorism team investigation.
• Investigators linked a stolen blue 2020 Volkswagen Golf sedan to the synagogue attack and a separate firebombing at South Yarra’s Lux nightclub.
• CCTV footage showed three masked individuals exiting the vehicle, using an axe to break into the synagogue and pouring accelerant before igniting the blaze.
• Two of the Adass Israel synagogue’s three buildings were destroyed in the December 6 arson, forcing worshippers to flee.
• Police have renewed their call for witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward as the probe remains a priority.