Australia – Attempt to Torch a Synagogue in Melbourne


In the early hours of 12th October 2004, an attempt was made to torch the Caulfield Synagogue in Melbourne. Someone tossed a number of Molotov cocktails at the synagogue causing slight damage. After a number of passersby disturbed the attacker, he went away leaving behind the unused Molotov cocktails. The police are investigating.

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