News Update: Teens face attempted kidnapping charges linked to ‘hospitality terrorism’

Police allege three teenagers went on a crime spree targeting promoters of a South Melbourne pub’s dance party, including the alleged attempted kidnapping of a well-known promoter in Templestowe.

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