Sunshine rally remembers Van Viet Truong | Brimbank & North West

‘Fed up’ locals demand change after shop owner’s death

MELBOURNE: A distraught community has vowed to use the memory of a slain good Samaritan as motivation to demand tougher laws to combat youth crime. In drizzling rain on Sunday afternoon, several hundred people rallied outside Sunshine Library in Melbourne's west after the death of local grocery store owner Van Viet Truong. The 60-year-old died […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password * Remember Me     Forgot…

Virginia Tachos calls for more police after fatal attack in Melbourne’s west

Brimbank Mayor Virginia Tachos has called for increased police resources in Melbourne’s west following the fatal alleged assault of Sunshine shopkeeper Van Viet Truong. Truong died in hospital last Wednesday, four days after he was allegedly attacked by five teenagers after intervening to stop a clothing theft. Three teenagers have been granted bail, while another was remanded after being charged with manslaughter. Police have said charges again…

Sunshine rally remembers Van Viet Truong | Brimbank & North West

Brimbank community members gathered outside Sunshine Library on Sunday to commemorate the life of Sunshine trader Van Viet Truong and call for stronger action to address crime in the community. Mr Truong died last week following an altercation involving five teenagers. Mayors from across Melbourne’s western suburbs have since released a joint statement calling on […] The post Sunshine rally remembers Van Viet Truong appeared first on Brimbank & …