Another teen burned in seventh straight day of arson attacks in Melbourne
A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital under police guard with burns after allegedly setting a restaurant in Melbourne's south-east on fire.
A 15-year-old boy is currently receiving medical treatment for burns after allegedly setting fire to a Korean barbecue restaurant in Springvale, Melbourne. Police are actively searching for an additional male believed to have taken part in the arson. This marks the seventh consecutive day of arson attacks in the city.
The incident occurred just after midnight when Protective Services Officers (PSO) on patrol in Springvale Station received reports of two males breaking into a Korean barbecue restaurant on Springvale Road. Shortly thereafter, black smoke was observed emanating from the building, prompting firefighters to be dispatched. The pair is thought to have escaped in a vehicle following the break-in.
Just after the restaurant attack, police learned of a teenage boy suffering from burns at a nearby fast food establishment on Warrigal Road in Heatherton. The 15-year-old victim was promptly taken to the hospital under police supervision. The ongoing investigation continues as authorities search for the second individual involved in the arson.
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