Overview
- Victoria Police reported red paint on the St Kilda Road memorial with the phrases "good cop, dead cop" and "shame," and the emblem was smeared.
- Council crews removed the graffiti within two hours of its discovery.
- An investigation is underway, and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
- Premier Jacinta Allan called the vandalism disgraceful and noted the community is still grieving the recent murders of two officers.
- Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt said the attack hurts officers and families and contrasted it with strong community support, and the site was also targeted nearly a year ago.