Victoria police have clarified that a man allegedly assaulted outside his home in Torquay on Sunday night was attacked with a blunt object, not a baseball bat as earlier reported. They also stated that the incident is not believed to have been politically motivated.
The victim is a 60-year-old man known to support One Nation. Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Hampton Park and a 14-year-old boy in connection with the assault. The arrests were confirmed on Tuesday.
The attack took place outside the man’s residence in Torquay, a coastal town in Victoria. Details about the circumstances leading to the assault remain limited as police continue their investigation.
Initial reports suggested the use of a baseball bat, but officers have since corrected this, citing a blunt weapon instead. Police have not disclosed further information about the weapon or the nature of any injuries sustained.
Authorities have explicitly ruled out any political motive behind the attack. This clarification comes amid speculation following the victim’s known political affiliation.
The Hampton Park man and the teenager are expected to face charges related to the incident. Police have not released further details about the legal proceedings or the suspects’ statements.
The incident has drawn attention locally due to the victim’s political ties, although police insist the attack was not connected to his views. No evidence has emerged linking the assault to political conflict or organised activity.
Torquay residents have expressed concern over the violence, though police have not reported any related disturbances or ongoing threats in the area.
The investigation into the assault is ongoing, with authorities examining all relevant evidence and witness accounts. The blunt object used remains unidentified publicly, and police have not commented on the suspects’ motives beyond denying a political connection.
The case adds to a broader pattern of concern over attacks involving blunt instruments, but officials are treating this as an isolated incident pending further findings.
According to The Guardian.
