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Police probe antisemitic assault at scouts event

Police are investigating an alleged antisemitic assault after a teenager claims he was verbally abused and punched at a scouts event in regional Victoria.

A teenager has reported being verbally abused and physically assaulted at a scouts event in regional Victoria. The incident allegedly occurred because the victim was wearing a kippah and an Israeli flag, according to police reports.

The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged hate crime. Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information that could assist with their inquiries.