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1 September 2026

Terrifying moment elderly man allegedly bashed stopping charity bin thief in Mentone, Melbourne

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Terrifying moment elderly man allegedly bashed stopping charity bin thief in Mentone, Melbourne

Brave tradies stepped in to turn the tables on the alleged attacker.

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