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Man charged over Spotswood law firm fire and Altona shooting

Police charged a man over an alleged Spotswood law firm arson and laid further charges over a tobacco store shooting.
WHO: Police
WHAT: A man was charged over an alleged arson fire that destroyed a law firm in Spotswood and further charges were laid over a shooting outside a tobacco store in Altona North.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
WHERE: Spotswood and Altona North, Melbourne, Australia
WHY: The charges relate to an alleged fire at a converted factory housing a law firm and a shooting outside a tobacco store.

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