Family Escapes Harm as Convenience Store Targeted in Early Morning Attack
Early this morning, a convenience store on Coonans Road in Pascoe Vale South was heavily damaged after a car was driven into the shop, followed by an intentional fire. Emergency services responded to the blaze around 3:15 am, with firefighters ensuring the safety of a family residing in an attached residence. Thankfully, the family was unharmed.
Police have established a crime scene and cordoned off the area as detectives and an arson chemist begin investigating the attack. Officials are also exploring possible links between this incident and other recent arson cases.
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