Teens lure, rob and beat men using fake Grindr profile
A group of young males have used a fake Grindr profile to target men for vicious homophobic attacks, emulating a TikTok “post and boast” trend of humiliating vulnerable people.
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Former AFL player launches bail bid after sparking police manhunt
Ex Collingwood and Richmond player Aaron James has indicated he wants to apply for bail in his first court appearance since he sparked a manhunt for his arrest.
Ex bikie kingpin Mick Murray charged over ‘mistaken identity’ murder
Former Comanchero bikies boss Mick Murray can be revealed as one of two men charged over the “mistaken identity” murder of an innocent young Melbourne man, who was shot dead after playing video games with his mates.
‘Heartless and cowardly’ Comanchero bikies jailed for Mitat Rasimi murder
Two Comanchero bikies, Laiseni Kakato and Richard Ene, have been jailed for life for the 2019 shooting murder of former underworld figure Mitat Rasimi.
Kids seeking intervention orders against their school bullies ‘daily’
School bullies are being slapped with intervention orders at an alarming rate, with magistrates saying principals and parents aren’t doing enough to protect victims.
Girl’s harrowing bullying ordeal laid bare – and the lie that started it all
Amelia was 11 years old when a classmate told a lie about her. The rumour, and the nickname that came with it, would follow her for the next five years.
Man fatally shot by police in Footscray previously clashed with officers
Abdifatah Ahmed, who was fatally shot by police in Footscray, had previously been involved in a violent confrontation with officers, a court has heard.
Tough-talking magistrate defies police to lock up 16-year-old home invader
A Melbourne magistrate was “staggered” police were not pushing for a tougher penalty for a teen involved in a wild crime spree and says the boy was old enough to know better.
Accused killer of ‘Afghan Ali’ facing more violent charges
A man accused of murdering slain underworld boss Mohammed “Afghan Ali” Keshtiar is also facing charges over an aggravated home invasion and an attack on a prison officer.
Mokbel checks in at police station, goes shopping on first morning of freedom
Tony Mokbel has checked in at Heidelberg Police Station hours after being granted bail almost 18 years on from his notorious arrest as a fugitive in Greece.
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