The Latest Breaking News from Victoria Police

Five teens arrested over violent dating app assaults

Police have arrested five teenagers following accusations they ambushed and assaulted men after they were lured to meet them on dating apps and social media.

AAP · Aug 10

Elderly Couple Leaves Heartbreaking Message For Daughter Before Escaping Care Home

"I don't blame them."

Bored Panda · Jul 14

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

A police force is considering allowing highway officers to work alone, reversing a policy a murdered cop's widow says would have prevented his death.

AAP · Jul 8

VIC:Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Police are appealing for help in tracking down an alleged drug importer with links to Albanian organised crime six weeks after he escaped custody.

AAP · Jun 11

Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Police are appealing for help in tracking down an alleged drug importer with links to Albanian organised crime six weeks after he escaped custody.

AAP · Jun 11

Do mandatory body cameras actually reduce police brutality?

In early June, an ABC Four Corners investigation into NSW Police showcased first-hand accounts of police using excessive force against the public.

The Conversation · Jun 10

Is Victoria really the ‘car theft capital’ of Australia? And if so, why?

Victoria has recently been labelled Australia’s “car theft capital”.

The Conversation · Jun 5

Who Is Mick Gatto? Former Boxer and Melbourne Underworld Figure Taken Into Custody After Police Raid Over Financial Offences

Former boxer Mick Gatto has been arrested by Victoria Police as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences linked to the construction industry. The investigation remains ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

Court allows media owner accused of vicious assault on wife to reunite with family

Court varies bail for Antony Catalano to allow Byron Bay travel.

The Canberra Times · Jun 2

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 27, 0530

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 27 at 0530

AAP · May 26