Two teenagers have been charged over the alleged vandalism of Federal Labor MP Josh Burns’ office in Melbourne.
Windows were allegedly smashed and “Zionism is fascism” was graffitied in red at the Barkly Street office in St Kilda about 3.20am on June 19.
Following investigations, an 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were today charged with burglary and two counts of criminal damage in relation to the incident.
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The pair were also charged over the alleged vandalism of a building on St Kilda Road about 4.40am last week Wednesday.
The building had also allegedly been spraypainted red.
At the time, Burns condemned the alleged attack on his office as “reckless vandalism”.
“It was clearly politically motivated by having the graffiti on the outside of the office. It was ugly behaviour and it was dangerous,” he said in June.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined a choir of politicians sending his support to Burns and also condemning the alleged act.
The 18-year-old woman was bailed to appear at court in October while the 17-year-old boy is due to face children’s court at a later date.
Police said their investigations remain ongoing and urged anyone with information or CCTV to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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