Teens charged over attempted kidnappings, home invasions believed linked to nightclub promoters
Three 17-year-olds have been charged with multiple offences including attempted kidnappings and aggravated home invasions, allegedly linked to conflicts within Melbourne's nightclub scene. The attacks, occurring over five days in April, targeted individuals connected to the Alumbra event at the Albion Hotel, though some addresses were incorrect. The arrests coincide with the launch of Operation Eclipse, a new police taskforce addressing a surge in attacks on nightlife venues across Melbourne.
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