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Alleged Home Invasion Ends in Arrest in Western Sydney
A man has been taken into custody by police following an alleged home invasion in the Western Sydney suburb of St Marys. The incident occurred just before midnight on Saddington Street, where a number of alleged offenders reportedly forced their way into a residential property.
According to authorities, the intruders made threats to the residents inside the home before fleeing the scene. Police officers responded promptly and managed to arrest one man after a foot chase in the area.
Multiple crime scenes have been established as part of an ongoing investigation into the matter. Law enforcement officials are continuing their inquiries to determine the full circumstances surrounding the alleged invasion and to identify any other individuals involved.
Investigation Launched into Suspected Firebombing in Melbourne
In a separate incident, Victoria Police have launched an investigation into a suspected firebombing at a home in Greenvale, located in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The attack took place at approximately 8:25 PM on Sunday evening.
Police were informed that offenders arrived at the property on Aberdeen Avenue in a vehicle and threw an item through a window of the residence. Fortunately, no one was inside the home at the time of the incident, preventing any potential injuries.
Fire crews attended the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze that had engulfed the family home. An arson chemist will now examine the cause of the fire, which is being treated as suspicious by investigators.
Witnesses reported seeing a car pull up to the address before someone threw an object through the window, leading to the destructive fire. The home sustained significant damage as a result of the incident.
