Six charged over death and alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's west
Six individuals have been charged in connection with the death and alleged kidnapping of a man in Melbourne's west. The victim was reportedly abducted from his home and later found deceased near a playground. Authorities conducted raids leading to the arrests of a 23-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and four teenagers, all facing serious charges.
- ▪The victim was kidnapped from a house in South Morang on May 15.
- ▪His body was discovered near a playground in Tarneit shortly after the abduction.
- ▪Those charged include a 23-year-old and four 17-year-olds, facing charges of murder and kidnapping.
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Charges laid over death and alleged kidnapping of man whose body was found near Melbourne playgroundTopic:CrimeThu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:05amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:05amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:05amPolice arrested six people during raids in Melbourne on Wednesday. (Supplied: Victoria Police)In short:Police have arrested six people over the death and alleged kidnapping of a man whose body was found near a playground in Tarneit.Raids were carried out on a number of properties on Wednesday following the death of the man last month.A 23-year-old man and four 17-year-olds face charges of murder, kidnapping, home invasion and damage by fire.abc.net.au/news/melbourne-tarneit-death-kidnapping-charges/106757306Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have arrested six people, including four youths, over the death and…
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