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Victoria Police
The Crown complex in Melbourne.Photo: Tktktk/Dreamstime.com
December 9, 2021, 8:00 am
‘I feared he’d become violent’
Waiting for a meeting to assess a prospective venue for a Jewish communal event, the Orthodox rabbi, who wears a kippah, was checking his mobile when he was assailed by a stranger.
By Peter Kohn
Police and fire crews outside Melbourne Kosher Butchers on Inkerman St on Tuesday morning.
September 17, 2021, 11:59 am
Melbourne kosher butcher fire ‘not arson’
Thirty-two Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters responded to the blaze in Balaclava on Monday night.
By AJN STAFF
Police on horseback patrolling Glen Eira Rd in Ripponlea on Wednesday afternoon.
September 17, 2021, 11:04 am
Victoria Police: ‘Increased presence was required’
'Victoria Police’s number one priority is to keep the community safe and we make no apologies for taking the necessary action to do so'.
By Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett
Souper Bistro on Balaclava Rd, Caulfield.
September 15, 2021, 11:17 am
Melbourne Jewish community cafe robbed overnight
“All we are trying to do is help the community. These ugly individuals have no respect for anything. I just don't understand what kind of human would do such a thing.”
By CARLY DOUGLAS
September 13, 2021, 3:50 pm
Police search for missing Melbourne woman
UPDATE 3.50pm: Chana has been found safe and well.
By AJN STAFF
Josh Burns and David Southwick.
September 11, 2021, 8:00 pm
‘We take these matters seriously’
Victorian MPs Josh Burns and David Southwick have issued a joint statement following reports members of the Jewish community were accosted and interrogated by police while walking innocently down the street over Rosh Hashanah.
By Josh Burns and David Southwick
Photo: AAP Image/Erik Anderson
September 10, 2021, 12:39 pm
Victoria Police under fire over yom tov patrols
There were numerous reports of members of the Melbourne Jewish community claiming to have been accosted and interrogated by police while walking innocently down the street over Rosh Hashanah.
By Zeddy Lawrence
The graffiti outside Emerald Police Station. Photo: Supplied
August 31, 2021, 1:34 pm
Victorian police station targeted with swastika
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
By Evan Zlatkis
July 1, 2021, 12:39 pm
Concern for missing 86-year-old man
Anyone who sees Iosif is urged to contact St Kilda Police Station on (03) 9536 2666.
By AJN STAFF
Judy and Thomas Bednar.
May 20, 2021, 2:27 pm
Holocaust survivor murdered by son in Melbourne
Thomas Bednar, 53, of Chelsea, was arrested on Monday and has been charged with one count of murder after his mother’s body was discovered inside her Chelsea home on Saturday.
By AJN STAFF
A member of the Satmar community arriving at his shule in Ripponlea this week.
August 20, 2020, 6:00 am
‘Don’t look for loopholes’
'Those continuing to defy or bend the restrictions are putting themselves, their families, our community and all Victorians at risk of illness and death'.
By Peter Kohn
Participants leaving an illicit minyan during the first lockdown in March.
August 17, 2020, 8:08 am
Police: ‘Report, don’t harass’
'The Satmars’ gatherings are not in the spirit of the Victorian Public Health Orders in place and we hope they will understand what they are doing is not in their best interests'.
By Peter Kohn
Police speak to an attendee of an illegal minyan in April. Photo: Facebook
July 23, 2020, 12:00 am
Community leaders slam ‘reprehensible’ behaviour
'The Victorian Jewish community has zero tolerance for those who ignore the law and put lives at risk'.
By Rebecca Davis
June 29, 2020, 12:04 pm
Police probe daubing
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
By Evan Zlatkis
From left: Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King, Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor and Constable Josh Prestney. Credit: Victoria Police
May 10, 2020, 8:58 pm
Jewish community honours fallen police
'To think that Lynette, Kevin, Glen and Josh were just doing their job … in an effort to keep our roads safe. They should have returned home to their loved ones and they didn't'.
By Rebecca Davis
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