Overview
- Victoria Police say the assault was a targeted antisemitic incident and have interviewed a 17-year-old who was released and is expected to be charged on summons to a children’s court.
- Joshua Levy, 18, reported being verbally abused for wearing a kippah and an Israeli flag about 2pm at Lardner Park, then punched later that night during a camp event.
- He sustained minor injuries and was treated by a doctor at the venue before notifying scout leaders and police the following day.
- Scouts Victoria says the youth involved was sent home immediately and has apologised in writing, with the organisation stressing its zero-tolerance stance on discrimination and violence.
- Authorities and community leaders condemned the attack, and police urged anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.