Vandal Abseils Bolte Bridge Tower, Spray-Paints Graffiti Symbol

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A person abseiled down a prominent Melbourne bridge tower early this morning, spray-painting a graffiti symbol and offensive words.
Police have closed a lane, causing traffic delays, and are in a stand-off with the trespasser.

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A person abseiled down a prominent Melbourne bridge tower early this morning, spray-painting a graffiti symbol and offensive words. Police have closed a lane, causing traffic delays, and are in a stand-off with the trespasser.

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