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Man in his 20s critically injured after failed firebomb attack in Melbourne suburb

A young man was severely hurt when a firebombing attempt went awry in Melton, Melbourne, and was taken to Alfred Hospital.

Emergency crews responded to a firebomb incident in Melton around 3 a.m., finding a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries. He was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital for critical care. Victoria Police have launched an investigation and are searching for two other suspects believed to have taken part in the attack.

Why it matters

The incident highlights public safety concerns and a police investigation into a violent crime in a residential area.

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