Second firebombing in Melbourne's north-west in less than 24 hours as car set alight in Keilor driveway
Quick Look
- A car was set alight in the driveway of a home in Keilor just after 3am, marking the second firebombing in Melbourne's north-west in less than 24 hours.
- A teenage boy remains in critical condition after being engulfed in flames during a similar arson attack in Taylors Hill yesterday morning.
- Police are searching for offenders who fled both scenes and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Why It Matters
Two firebombing incidents have occurred in Melbourne's north-west within 24 hours, with the latest in Keilor following an arson attack in Taylors Hill that left a teenage boy in critical condition.
In short:
A car has been set alight in the driveway of a home in Keilor early this morning.
It is the second firebombing in a residential street in Melbourne's north-west in less than 24 hours.
A teenage boy continues to fight for life in hospital after an arson attack in the nearby suburb of Taylors Hill yesterday morning.
Another car has been destroyed in a second firebombing in suburban Melbourne in less than 24 hours.
A vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in Petrik Drive in Keilor was set alight just after 3am.
Police said the offenders fled the scene before emergency services arrived.
"No one was inside the vehicle at the time and there was no damage to nearby properties," a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
The incident follows the firebombing of two cars outside a home in the nearby suburb of Taylors Hill yesterday morning.
A teenage boy remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was engulfed in flames during the arson attack.
A stolen car being used by a number of offenders in that incident also caught alight and was destroyed.
Police are still searching for two people who fled the scene.
Anyone who witnessed either incident, has any videos or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Police will continue searching for the offenders involved in both firebombing incidents.
Very likely · Within days
The teenage boy will remain in hospital for an extended period due to critical injuries.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who are the offenders responsible for the firebombings?
- What is the motive behind the attacks?
- Are the two incidents connected?
- Will the offenders be apprehended?
