Homeowner fends off machete-wielding teenagers attempting break-in
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A Melbourne homeowner has fought off five teenagers armed with machetes trying to break into his home. The group bashed in his door and demanded he hand over his car keys, but he held them off until they ran away empty-handed.
Breakdown
- Five teenagers armed with machetes attempted to break into a Thomastown home while the residents were inside.
- Homeowner Faisal Nassim barricaded the door, and the intruders fled empty-handed after repeated attempts. 24s
- A neighbor was awakened by the noise and called police, highlighting the community's alarm. 40s
- The attack is part of a recent spate of machete-related incidents in Melbourne. 52s
- The Victorian government defended its machete ban and bail reforms, while police are reconsidering their approach to young offenders. 1m 0s