Victorian police probe bullet hole in independent candidate's sign after assault arrests

Victorian police probe bullet hole in independent candidate's sign after assault arrests

Victorian Police said they were investigating a bullet hole discovered on 3 November in a campaign sign for independent candidate Dr Lachie McKeeman in Benambra, as the candidate called for an end to political violence and urged authorities to identify the shooter. The investigation was reported on 5 November.

Earlier on 3 November, police arrested a 37-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy after a One Nation volunteer was attacked with a baseball bat in Torquay, leaving the volunteer seriously injured and hospitalized. Political figures, including One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and state minister Ben Carroll, condemned the assault and urged an end to political violence.

Actors

37-year-old man from Hampton Park 14-year-old boy One Nation volunteer (60-year-old man) Pauline Hanson Colleen Harkin Warren Pickering Ben Carroll Victorian Police

Locations

Hampton Park, Victoria, Australia Torquay, Victoria, Australia Scorpio Street, Torquay, Victoria, Australia

Articles

November 05, 2026
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Victorian police investigate bullet hole in independent candidate's campaign sign
Victorian police investigate bullet hole in independent candidate's campaign sign

Nine.com.au • 05 Nov 04:34

Police are probing a bullet hole found in a campaign sign for independent candidate Dr Lachie McKeeman in Benambra, Victoria, as the candidate calls for an end to political violence.

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November 04, 2026
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Victoria police say alleged assault on One Nation supporter not politically motivated
Victoria police say alleged assault on One Nation supporter not politically motivated

The Guardian • 04 Nov 02:39

Police say the attack on a 60-year-old One Nation supporter in Torquay was random and involved a blunt instrument, not a baseball bat, and they are not treating it as politically motivated.

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November 03, 2026
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One Nation volunteer hospitalized after alleged assault in Victoria
One Nation volunteer hospitalized after alleged assault in Victoria

Nine.com.au • 03 Nov 10:17

A One Nation volunteer in Torquay was attacked with a baseball bat, sustaining serious injuries; police arrested a man and a teenager, and political leaders called for an end to violence.

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One Nation volunteer hospitalized after alleged assault in Torquay
One Nation volunteer hospitalized after alleged assault in Torquay

The Age • 03 Nov 03:56

A 60-year-old One Nation volunteer was treated for serious injuries after police say he was attacked with a baseball bat by a teenager and a man in Torquay, Victoria.

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Man and teen arrested after One Nation volunteer attacked with baseball bat in Victoria
Man and teen arrested after One Nation volunteer attacked with baseball bat in Victoria

The Guardian • 03 Nov 00:45

Police arrested a 37-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy in connection with an alleged assault on a One Nation volunteer in Torquay, while a separate investigation continues into an incident involving a Liberal MP.

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