Man and boy arrested after allegedly attacking One Nation volunteer with baseball bat in Australia
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
A One Nation volunteer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an alleged baseball bat attack outside his home in Torquay, Victoria. Police arrested a 37-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy; the man was charged and remanded in custody, while the boy received a caution.Key Facts
- The incident occurred on Sunday night in Torquay, about 100km southwest of Melbourne.
- Police said the volunteer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
- A 37-year-old man was charged with assault offences and remanded in custody.
- A 14-year-old boy was issued a caution.
- One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering said the pair had interfered with election signs on the volunteer’s property before the alleged attack.
- Victorian Premier Ben Carroll condemned the attack and said volunteers should not face violence.
- Police have not stated a motive for the incident.
- The alleged attack took place during Victoria’s state election campaign.
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