October 4, 2012 | Victims of Crime

Assault – Heidelberg West

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On Wednesday the 03-10-12 at around 8.00 pm three young boys were playing on playground equipment at a park in Heidelberg West when they were approached by three men who demanded their back packs. The young boys refused to hand over their back packs when one of them was physically assaulted before the assailants left.…

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Aggravated Robbery – Diamond Creek

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On Monday the 01-10-12 at around 4.00 pm a male assailant entered a home in Diamond Creek and threatened the female occupant with a knife stealing cash and electrical goods. The assailant was described as being aged around thirty years and of Southern European appearance. For financial support and professional advice call Victims of Crime…

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Kilsyth Post Office Robbery

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On Tuesday the 02-10-12 at around 2.45 pm a male assailant armed with a gun and wearing a black balaclava entered the Kilsyth Post Office and demanded cash. The assailant then fled with an amount of money in a Ford Laser motor vehicle which was later discovered burnt out. If you have been the victim…

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Sexual Harassment Crime – Peter Slipper and James Ashby

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James Ashby alleges that Peter Slipper, Speaker, sexually harassed him. The Commonwealth has settled its case with Mr Ashby for $50,000 and a pledge to provide training for MPs and parliamentary staff to prevent sexual harassment. It is a little confusing as to why the Commonwealth, and in effect the tax payer, is paying Mr…

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Family Violence

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Premier Ted Baillieu in September 2012 announced new funding measures to address family violence and sexual assault: $9.25 million for additional family violence counselling. $3.75 million for sexual assault counselling. $3 million for men’s behaviour changes programs. This is in addition to the $85 million already provided in the 2012-13 to address family violence and…

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Preston – Physical Assault and Robbery

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On Thursday the 27-09-12 at around 11.20 am a sixty-four-year-old woman was walking through Craemer Street in Preston when she was approached by a male assailant who pushed her to the ground and stole her handbag before running away. The elderly victim required assistance to get up off the ground and the incident is being…

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