Rebels bikie clubhouse in Montrose hit in alleged targeted firebombing

A bikie clubhouse in Melbourne’s east has become the latest industrial site across the city to go up in flames, allegedly targeted by arsonists in a pre-dawn attack.

A Rebels bikie clubhouse in Melbourne’s east has been firebombed in an early morning attack. Picture: supplied

A Rebels bikie clubhouse in Melbourne’s east has been firebombed in an early morning attack.

The outlaw motorcycle gang stronghold on Montrose, was hit by an arsonist at 5.30am on Monday.

No one was inside the factory, which is in a quiet industrial area off Canterbury Rd.

It is unclear why the clubhouse was targeted.

Local detectives are investigating and the anti-bikie Echo taskforce has been notified.

The Rebels are regarded, with the Comancheros, Finks, Mongols, Hells Angels and Bandidos, as one of Australia’s bix-six bikie gangs.

No one was inside the club house when it went up in flames. Picture: Emma McBryde

A Victoria Police statement on the Montrose blaze said a crime scene had been established while the circumstances were established.

“At this stage, the fire is being treated as suspicious and investigations remain ongoing,” the statement said.

Police are hoping to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage which could help their inquiry.

It comes after the Herald Sun last week revealed arsonists also targeted two blind factories in Bayswater and Kilsyth, dousing them in fuel before setting each alight and causing $25 million in damages.

Anyone with information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the website www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.