The Burgertory Fire - Caulfield Vic

[Kurve]

While police are treating the fire as suspicious, they are confident it was not religiously or politically motivated. “I would warn people not to make assumptions or draw lines of inquiry that aren't there between this incident and anything else that is occurring,” Victoria police Insp Scott Dwyer said.

Against the warnings, ugly clashes have broken out between groups.

Police used pepper-spray on Friday night as a fight broke out in Caulfield South near a synagogue and Burgertory's Caulfield store.​

KEY POINTS​

• Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters clashed in Melbourne's southeast on Friday night.
• The violence broke out after a suspicious fire severely damaged a nearby burger shop on Friday morning.
• Burgertory's founder believes the fire was a hate crime, but police are confident it wasn't politically motivated.

'No room for violence': Clash between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups condemned

The drama unfolded in the Melbourne suburb of Caulfield near a synagogue and store, which was severely damaged by fire on Friday morning.

www.sbs.com.au

 

[Kurve]

This is leaked footage apparently, looks legit. Also a big fire, these two might have burnt their eyebrows.

 

[Kurve]

The owner who is active at pro-Palestinian protests, says he has been receiving threats for weeks.

 

[BomberManU]

So police first say 'it's not the case' that it was political, then changed slightly to 'it's not known to be political'. Interesting.

 

[Kurve]

So police first say 'it's not the case' that it was political, then changed slightly to 'it's not known to be political'. Interesting.

They could have said "there is no evidence for political or religious motivation at this time".

 

[Kurve]

Still not a hate crime with the investigation well advanced.

Victoria Police has made significant progress in the investigation of an arson attack on a Caulfield burger shop last week and insist it is still not being considered a hate crime.

Police ‘well advanced’ in Caulfield burger store firebombing probe

Victoria Police insist the firebombing of a burger store owned by a Palestinian-Australian is not being considered a hate crime.

www.theage.com.au

 

[jason_recliner]

Still not a hate crime with the investigation well advanced.

Victoria Police has made significant progress in the investigation of an arson attack on a Caulfield burger shop last week and insist it is still not being considered a hate crime.

Police ‘well advanced’ in Caulfield burger store firebombing probe

Victoria Police insist the firebombing of a burger store owned by a Palestinian-Australian is not being considered a hate crime.

www.theage.com.au

Just a coincidence, no doubt But it's quite a coincidence!

 

[BomberManU]

Just a coincidence, no doubt But it's quite a coincidence!

Just trying to keep things calm, I guess. Still, pretty obvious.

 

[Kurve]

Two arrests, it's confirmed not to be a hate crime.

Following a lengthy investigation, a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were arrested on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old was taken to hospital under police guard for injuries unrelated to his arrest.

"Both men are currently assisting police with enquiries, and arson-related charges are expected to be laid," a police spokesperson said.

Two men arrested over blaze that destroyed Melbourne burger shop, police refute 'hate crime'

 

[Kurve]

No names yet.

The 27-year-old man, who is from St Albans, was charged with arson and the theft of motor vehicle. He was bailed and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

The 25-year-old man, of Preston, is accused of arson, robbery, the theft of motor vehicle and other offences. He was remanded and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

MPs speak out after police say Burgertory fire not a hate crime, two men charged

The state and federal MPs representing the area slammed those who blamed the firebombing of the Caulfield restaurant on Jewish people.

www.theage.com.au