Teen arrested after alleged antisemitic attack on boys in Melbourne
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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after an alleged antisemitic incident in Melbourne on Monday.
Footage appeared to show a white ute, which police say was stolen, following and circling a group of Jewish boys in St Kilda East at about 9.50pm.
The occupants of the ute allegedly performed Nazi salutes and shouted hate speech.
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CCTV footage shows the ute performing a u-turn and tailing the boys as they tried to run away. Nine / Supplied
The 15-year-old was arrested in Carrum yesterday morning and interviewed in relation to the incident.
The Yarra Ranges teen was also interviewed in relation to a series of other alleged offences in the city's south-east.
He was charged with vehicle theft and bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.
The investigation into the St Kilda East incident continues and detectives are seeking a second teen believed to have been involved.
Anybody with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
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