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Two individuals have been refused bail following charges related to the suspected firebombing incident at a restaurant in Docklands.
According to allegations, the pair poured an accelerant inside the establishment, ignited it, and subsequently fled the scene.
While the restaurant sustained minimal damage, its glass doors remain covered with boards as a precautionary measure.
The suspects reportedly attempted to escape but were discovered hiding beneath the Bolte Bridge in Ron Barassi Snr Park.
Police arrested the duo along with a third man who was located in a vehicle on Docklands Drive.
Inside the car, police seized jerry cans.
A boy, 16, and a 22-year-old man were each charged with criminal damage by fire, reckless conduct endangering life and burglary.
The boy appeared before a children’s court today and was denied bail.
Police allege Hsikia threw three mobile phones into the Yarra River as he attempted to run from police.
When he was eventually arrested, police said he gave a “no comment” interview.
A third man was released on summons.
Any motive for the attacks is not known but police believe they are being coordinated by an organised crime syndicate, which is using encrypted apps to recruit people, sometimes children.
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