Three arrested for alleged role in Melbourne nightclub fires
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of fires at nightclubs in Melbourne. Among those arrested is a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly armed with a machete. The investigation into the fires is ongoing as authorities seek to determine the full extent of the incidents.
- ▪Three people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in nightclub fires in Melbourne.
- ▪A 17-year-old boy was reportedly armed with a machete at the time of his arrest.
- ▪The investigation into the fires is still ongoing.
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