Melbourne anti-weapons protest being investigated as terrorist act
Australian federal police, Victoria Police, and spy agency Asio are investigating a July 5, 2025 incident at Melbourne defence manufacturer Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act. Anti-weapons protesters vandalized the facility and set nearby vehicles on fire, with authorities suggesting the perpetrators may be "far-left extremists" motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideologies. Those found responsible could face life imprisonment under terrorism charges.
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Melbourne anti-weapons protest being investigated as terrorist act by ‘far-left extremists’
Australian federal police, Victoria Police, and spy agency Asio are investigating a July 5, 2025 incident at Melbourne defence manufacturer Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act. Anti-weapons protesters vandalized the facility and set nearby vehicles on fire, with authorities suggesting the perpetrators may be "far-left extremists" motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideologies. Those found responsible could face life imprisonment under terrorism charges.
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