Two teenagers accused of damaging a politician's office building are facing charges.

The Melbourne office was vandalized with smashed windows and graffiti stating "Zionism is fascism."

July 26th 2024.

Two teenagers accused of damaging a politician's office building are facing charges.
In a recent incident in Melbourne, two teenagers have been charged for allegedly vandalizing the office of Federal Labor MP Josh Burns. The incident took place in the early hours of June 19th at the Barkly Street office in St Kilda. Windows were smashed and the words "Zionism is fascism" were spray-painted in red, causing significant damage to the property.

After thorough investigations, an 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were charged today with burglary and two counts of criminal damage in connection to the incident. It was also discovered that the same pair were responsible for another act of vandalism on St Kilda Road last week, where a building was also spray-painted in red.

Mr. Burns, who represents the St Kilda area, expressed his disappointment and condemned the actions of the vandals. He described it as "reckless vandalism" and pointed out that it was clearly politically motivated, given the presence of graffiti on the exterior of his office. He also emphasized the danger of such behavior and the need to hold those responsible accountable.

Support and condemnation poured in from various politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who expressed his solidarity with Mr. Burns. The 18-year-old woman was granted bail and will appear in court in October, while the 17-year-old boy will face the children's court at a later date.

The police continue to investigate the incident and urge anyone with information or CCTV footage to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. Such acts of vandalism not only cause damage to property but also create a sense of fear and insecurity in the community. It is important to address and prevent such behavior in order to maintain a safe and peaceful society.

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