Melbourne bars extorted as alleged teen arsonists avoid conviction | Sunrise
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Melbourne bars are receiving extortion demands for $10,000 monthly payments to avoid firebombing attacks, with threats to destroy establishments that don't comply. Two teenagers aged 15 and 16 who firebombed a liquor warehouse causing over a million dollars in damage received only youth supervision orders without convictions, sparking outrage from police and victims. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS
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