PM condemns ‘shocking acts’ after suspicious fire at Melbourne synagogue with 20 people inside

<p>Police allege a man entered the grounds at about 8pm on Friday and poured a flammable liquid on the front door</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Anthony Albanese has pledged federal support for Victorian authorities after police reported a suspicious fire was lit at a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night.</p><p>Victoria police alleged an unknown man entered the grounds of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on Albert Street at about 8pm on Friday and poured a flammable liquid on the front door of the building and set it on fire.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/05/jacinta-allan-condemns-cowards-after-police-allege-suspicious-fire-lit-at-melbourne-synagogue-with-20-people-inside-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>