AUSTRALIA
The Age
March 15, 2016
Cameron Houston
Another Melbourne Catholic Church historically linked with a prominent paedophile priest has been targeted in an attempted arson attack.
St Bede’s Church in Balwyn North was broken into about 4.30am on Sunday morning, but the intruder is understood to have fled the Severn Street property after an alarm was activated.
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne spokesman, Shane Healy confirmed that a window had been broken and accelerant poured around the alter, but no fire had been lit.
Mass on Sunday morning was relocated to an adjoining building following the failed arson attempt.
On Sunday night police arrested a man, believed to be a victim of clerical abuse, who was questioned but released without charge.
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