In a disturbing antisemitic incident, five Jewish teenage boys, aged 15 to 16, were targeted while walking home from night school in St Kilda East last night (the evening of January 19, 2026).
The attack occurred around 9:50 PM on Glen Eira Road, according to Victoria Police. A stolen white ute (pickup truck) drove past the group, with its occupants shouting antisemitic abuse. The boys attempted to flee by crossing the road, but the vehicle made a U-turn and deliberately drove toward them, nearly striking one of the teens.
The ute then ran a red light and continued to circle the area, apparently searching for the victims. The boys were forced to hide for approximately seven minutes until the immediate threat subsided. The entire ordeal was captured on camera. Fortunately, no one was physically injured in the incident.
