Summary
- Tobacco stores in Melbourne’s north-west were rammed and set alight in two separate attacks early in the morning.
- The incidents took place at Middle East Tobacconist in Hadfield and a convenience store in Gladstone Park.
- No one was inside the stores at the time, but significant damage was done to the premises.
- Authorities are treating the fires as targeted attacks and are investigating for any possible links to other recent fires.
