Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Langwarrin this morning. Emergency services were called to a property on North Road to reports of the blaze, about 6.20am. A deceased person, who is yet to be formally identified, was located inside the house. A dog who was also found inside, was uninjured and has been taken into care. A crime scene has been established and detectives are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the fire. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au…
Author: Bayside News
Police are investigating after three people were injured in Frankston South this afternoon, 23 August. It’s believed a man had an altercation with a man on Casuarina Drive just after midday, assaulting him and damaging a vehicle whilst armed with a hockey stick. The man then assaulted three women walking the vicinity of Sweetwater Creek Reserve a short time later in another unprovoked attack. A man and two women were treated for minor injuries and a third woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries for observation. The offender is yet to be located at this stage and has been…
RETIRED Bonbeach resident Murray Elliott is doing his part to fund research into motor neurone disease by selling raffle tickets. Elliott has been selling raffle tickets to raise money for MND research for around seven years. He estimates he has raised nearly $9000 in that time. Elliott said he was inspired to make a difference after a friend was diagnosed with MND. “80 percent of the people that I talk to have got knowledge of somebody in their family or have a friendship with someone that has MND. They tell me they would love to give support,” he said. “This…
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a man in Bangholme last year. A 52-year-old Winston Hills man was arrested in Winston Hills yesterday with the assistance of NSW Police. He faced Paramatta Local Court this morning and extradition to Victoria was granted. The man has been charged with manslaughter and is expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tonight. The arrest follows an incident in Bangholme on 7 September, 2022 where a man was struck by a bobcat at a business on Bangholme Road. The 34-year-old Devon Meadows man was conveyed to hospital however he subsequently…
A KEYSBOROUGH man has been charged for alleged historical sexual offenses. On 16 August, police charged a 68-year-old man with sexual penetration of a child under 16 years and indecent act with a child under 16. They allege the 13 charges relate to offences against three complainants between 1996 and 2004. The alleged offender came into contact with the victims through his role at a Keysborough temple, police say. The investigation is ongoing. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au First published in the Chelsea…