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Antisemitic assault probed at scouts event

Police are investigating an alleged antisemitic assault at a scouts event in regional Victoria where a teenager claims he was verbally abused and punched for wearing a kippah and Israeli flag.

Police have launched an investigation into an alleged antisemitic assault at a scouts event in regional Victoria. A teenager claims he was verbally abused and physically attacked for wearing a kippah and Israeli flag during the gathering.

The incident, which reportedly occurred at a scouts event in regional Victoria, has prompted police to investigate the matter as a potential hate crime. No further details about suspects or potential charges have been released at this time.