Two boys arrested after alleged arson attack on Melbourne bar

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May 15, 2026 - 01:00
Two boys arrested after alleged arson attack on Melbourne bar

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a Melbourne bar was allegedly targeted in an attempted arson attack for the third time in a month.

Patrolling police spotted a white Kia wagon outside Bar Bambi on Flinders Lane at about 4.45am today.

It's alleged two males ran from the car, carrying a jerry can.

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They allegedly smashed one of the Bar Bambi windows and tried to pour fuel into the venue, but police moved in and arrested them.

A third person driving the Kia fled the scene in the car. Neither the driver or the car have been found.

A 16-year-old Casey boy and a 16-year-old Monash boy will be interviewed by investigators.

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Detectives are working to determine any links to previous incidents.

It's the third time in weeks Bar Bambi has been targeted by attackers, amid what appears to be a mounting underworld war involving hospitality venues across Melbourne.

Police have established Operation Eclipse to investigate these incidents and whoever is behind them.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.

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