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Torquay: One Nation volunteer allegedly assaulted

One Nation Torquay Victoria Police political violence assault

A 60-year-old One Nation volunteer is recovering in a hospital after an alleged attack outside his home in Torquay, Victoria. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening when the man reportedly confronted a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly damaging political signs on his property.

Victoria Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Hampton Park and a 14-year-old boy in connection with the assault. The older man has been charged with intentionally causing injury and other assault-related offences, while the teenager was issued a caution. Although initial reports mentioned a baseball bat, police clarified that a blunt object was used. Police stated the incident is not being treated as politically motivated, with one source suggesting it may have been a random, alcohol-fuelled attack.

One Nation leaders, including Pauline Hanson and Colleen Harkin, have condemned the violence, describing it as savage. Hanson noted the victim suffered facial fractures and brain bleeding, characterizing the attack as life-threatening. The incident coincides with the official start of the Victorian state election period.

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Ben Carroll · Colleen Harkin · One Nation · Pauline Hanson · Torquay · Victoria Police · Warren Pickering

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with intentionally causing injury and other assault-related offences. canberradaily.com.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 37-year-old man was remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on November 10. canberradaily.com.au
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A 14-year-old boy was issued with a caution. canberradaily.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The victim suffered brain bleeding and serious facial injuries.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] One Nation has launched a GoFundMe appeal to assist the victim's family.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Victorian state election is scheduled for November 28. canberradaily.com.au
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A 60-year-old One Nation volunteer was allegedly assaulted with a baseball bat at his home in Torquay. canberradaily.com.au
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The incident allegedly involved interference with political signs on the victim's property. canberradaily.com.au

Sources

One Nation attack: volunteer bashed over corflutes [www.smh.com.au]
One Nation alleged attack ‘not politically motivated’ [7news.com.au]
One Nation volunteer attack ‘not politically motivated’: Victoria Police [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
One Nation volunteer attack ‘not politically motivated’: Victoria Police [www.theage.com.au]
One Nation alleged attack 'not politically motivated' [www.perthnow.com.au]
Policía de Victoria: Ataque a simpatizante de One Nation no es político [www.sitiosargentina.com.ar]
One Nation volunteer allegedly assaulted with bat [canberradaily.com.au]