A Victorian emergency services minister has reported finding a bullet bearing the word "RAT" and his former firefighter identification number on his car after a community event, raising serious concerns about his safety and that of his family. The discovery, made shortly after he left the vehicle unattended for about an hour, has intensified fears among lawmakers following recent threats against a fellow MP. Authorities are now investigating the incident, which has prompted calls for heightened security measures for politicians amid growing unease in the community. The chilling nature of the find has left officials and the public questioning the motives behind the targeted act.
Paul Edbrooke says he fears for family’s safety amid heightened concerns for MPs after alleged attack on Helen HainesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s emergency services minister believes he is being followed and fears for his family’s safety after a bullet, etched with the word “RAT” and his former firefighter number, was left on his car.The Herald Sun first reported on Monday that Paul Edbrooke had returned to his car after a community event in his Frankston electorate on Saturday and found the bullet on the bonnet. He later told reporters he had only been away from the car for about an hour and made the “chilling” discovery on his return. Continue reading...
