Police Describe Horrendous Night of Crime in Melbourne’s West

Police Describe Horrendous Night of Crime in Melbourne’s West
Victorian police have described a night of mayhem by a group of young African men in Melbourne’s west on Thursday night, Jan. 4, 2018. The violent crime spree has increased public concerns about a so-called African gang crisis in the city. Scott Barbour/Getty Images
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A group of young African men traumatized several people when they went on a violent rampage in Melbourne’s west on Thursday night, Jan.4, further fueling public concerns over a so-called African youth gang crisis in the city.

Victoria Police Commander Russell said young men of African appearance were involved in several violent crimes over a three-hour period in the same area, which included serious assaults and two home invasions.