Arson attack that killed innocent Melbourne woman linked to tobacco wars, police say

Katie Tangey, 27, died after arsonists hit the wrong address while she was house-sitting her brother’s home in Truganina in JanuaryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA house fire which killed a “completely innocent” woman is a case of mistaken identity linked to Melbourne’s tobacco wars, police say.Katie Tangey, 27, died after arsonists hit the wrong address while she was house-sitting her brother’s home in Truganina, in the city’s west, in the early hours of 16 January.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2025-02-17 22:37:00

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