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Bandidos member charged in botched Melton firebombing that left accomplice in critical condition

A 32-year-old patched gang member arrested after alleged arson attack where co-conspirator suffered life-altering burns.

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What to know

  • A patched Bandidos member has been charged over a September 3 firebombing at a Melton tobacco shop in which his alleged accomplice suffered severe, life-altering burns and was abandoned at the scene.
  • Police arrested the 32-year-old following a raid on the Bandidos clubhouse in Ballarat on September 11, which came after a second alleged arson and police pursuit the same morning.
  • The critically injured 23-year-old remains hospitalized; police have committed to pursuing murder charges against those who planned the attack if the victim dies.
  • The suspect faces multiple charges including recklessly causing serious injury, criminal damage by fire, dangerous driving while evading police, firearm possession while prohibited, and drug possession.

“The 23-year-old man remains in a critical condition with what police have described as life-altering burns to both his upper and lower body.”

Victoria Police, Law enforcement statement · ABC Australia ↗

32-year-old Delacombe man Arrested Bandidos patched member23-year-old injured man Firebombing victim42-year-old Melton man Co-conspirator in custodyVictoria Police / Taskforce Echo Investigating authorityDetective Inspector Chris Murray Arson squad lead

Bandidos member charged in botched Melton firebombing that left accomplice in critical condition
Sydney Morning Herald

How it unfolded 2 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

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  1. background

    Police signal intent to pursue murder charges if injured arsonist dies — Detective Inspector Chris Murray stated police will hold those who planned and assisted with the arson personally responsible should the critically injured 23-year-old succumb to his injuries.

  2. background

    32-year-old Bandidos member formally charged over Melton firebombing — The arrested 32-year-old from Delacombe was charged with recklessly causing serious injury, aggravated burglary, criminal damage by fire, reckless conduct endangering life, and destruction of evidence. Additional charges include dangerous driving while pursued by police, possessing a firearm while prohibited, and possessing methamphetamine. He was remanded in custody for Melbourne Magistrates' Court appearance on December 4.

  3. 2

    Second alleged arson at Taylors Lakes shisha bar, police pursuit ensues

    Police responded to a suspicious fire at Hanging Gardens Lounge in Taylors Lakes on Melbourne's north-west. Two men abandoned their car in Brookfield and fled on foot following a police pursuit.

    “This fire didn't just damage the property – it has also had an enormous impact on one of the people involved, who remains in hospital and will never be the same again…”
    — Detective Inspector Chris Murray, Arson squad detective · source
  4. 1

    Taskforce Echo raids Bandidos clubhouse in Ballarat, 32-year-old arrested

    Detectives from a bikie taskforce executed warrants across the Ballarat area, including at the Bandidos OMCG clubhouse at Greenbank Court in Delacombe. A 32-year-old patched Bandidos member was arrested as part of the investigation into the Melton firebombing and other incidents.

    “one offender fled the scene following the attack, leaving his injured partner at the scene…”
    — Victoria Police, Law enforcement statement · source
    1. 1 outlet Arrests made at Ballarat bikie clubhouse over alleged botched arson attack

      first by ABC Australia, 13d ago

  5. background

    Man set ablaze during Melton tobacco shop firebombing — Emergency services responded to a fire at Boss Tobacco shop in Melton early morning. CCTV showed a ute reversing into the building, two men exiting with jerry cans, and one man engulfed in flames while his accomplice fled. The injured 23-year-old was airlifted to hospital.

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  1. 5 outlets Bandidos bikie arrested over bungled firebombing that left arsonist fighting for life

    first by SMH.com.au, 12d ago · also WAtoday, The Canberra Times, Herald Sun, Sydney Morning Herald

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