← Back to diffwire

Love Machine club destroyed in arson attack with underworld links suspected

7 articles | Updated 21m ago | Created 9h ago

Police have confirmed that the infamous "Love Machine" nightclub was deliberately set on fire, ruling out accidental causes and suspecting involvement from organized crime groups. The blaze completely gutted the notorious venue located at Prahran's inner-city location late last night as authorities investigated potential ties to criminal syndicates involved in illegal activities like gambling or prostitution nearby.

  1. 1
    A notorious Melbourne nightclub, Love Machine (formerly known as The Underground), has been destroyed by a suspicious firebombing.
  2. 2
    The blaze occurred around Malvern Road and Chapel Street in Prahran just after 2am on Thursday morning March 15th. Police are investigating the cause of this arson attack which is suspected to be linked to organised crime gangs involved in previous attacks against owners' businesses.
[Mar] Mar 'Frightening' arson attack destroys infamous nightclub (Perthnow.com.au)
[Feb 25, '19:40] "Underworld ties not ruled out in suspicious blaze at Love Machine" - Updated first published [Brisbanetimes.com.au]