CCTV shows persons of interest in Melbourne Adass Israel synagogue fire

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Victoria have released vision of the moment Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue was set alight in December. Victoria's joint counter-terrorism team has released the CCTV footage showing a stolen blue VW golf driving past the Ripponlea synagogue several times before parking. Three people in hoodies and masks can be seen using an axe to damage the entrance and at least two of the offenders poured accelerant into the building before igniting the liquid.

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00:00If you know anything about this crime, we want to hear from you.

00:05If you know anything about the blue VW Golf sedan,

00:10we want you to tell us what you know.

00:12If you know the identity of the people depicted in the footage,

00:16or you're one of the people in the footage,

00:19we'd like you to contact us.

00:21I want to reassure Victorians, particularly those in the Jewish community,

00:25we will remain fully committed to finding those responsible for this act,

00:32this crime, and holding those offenders to account.

00:36I understand it can be difficult when these matters take time to investigate,

00:40but make no mistake, this investigation remains a key priority

00:46for both Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police,

00:49and we are dedicated to bringing it to a successful conclusion as soon as possible.

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