There will be a 'strong police presence' out in force through Melbourne's CBD in September ahead of major events, following last week's Bourke Street tragedy.
There will be a"strong police presence" out in force through Melbourne's CBD in September ahead of major events, following last week's Bourke Street tragedy. allegedly mowed down a group of pedestrians and smashed into two carsIt is alleged the man struck three people on-foot at the intersection of Bourke and Swanston Streets, before crashing into two cars further down where the road meets at Russell Street.
Melbourne is currently preparing for the AFL Grand Final which will be held at the MCG on September 30, with the school holidays due to start on Saturday. Victoria Police will be out in force throughout the Melbourne CBD in the month of September following last week's Bourke Street crash. Picture: Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Police will also be cracking down on"anti-social behaviour" and theft in shopping centres in the lead up to the school holidays, an operation which will run throughout the entire break.