Hair Salon, House Gutted in Melbourne Firebomb Attacks

A hair and nail salon on Shuter Street and an unoccupied home in Essendon were targeted in separate firebomb attacks on Oct. 14.

Hair Salon, House Gutted in Melbourne Firebomb Attacks

TL;DR

  • A hair and nail salon on Shuter Street was targeted in a firebombing attack early on October 14.
  • Police found singed jerry cans at the scene, believing they were thrown inside the salon before it was set alight.
  • The offenders allegedly fled the scene in a light-colored vehicle towards Puckle Street.
  • The salon is located near the Moonee Ponds office of Victorian Labor MP Danny Pearson.
  • The city is reportedly struggling to stifle years-long alleged firebombings.