A teenager has reported being verbally abused and physically assaulted at a scouts event in regional Victoria, allegedly due to his religious and cultural identity. The incident occurred when the boy was wearing a kippah and an Israeli flag, prompting police to investigate it as a potential hate crime.
Victoria Police have confirmed they are investigating the matter as an alleged antisemitic assault. No arrests have been made at this time, and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information about the incident.