Australasian Biker News
Rebels clubhouse torched
By Liza Kappelle
June 06, 2008 05:11pm
Article from: AAP
A REBELS clubhouse and memorabilia have been torched, sparking
fears of escalating violence among Adelaide outlaw gangs.
Police were called to the Rebels' burning Old Noarlunga clubhouse about
11pm (CST) yesterday after neighbours reported an explosion.
Superintendent Des Bray said today the empty clubhouse entertainment
area had been extensively vandalised and torched but explosive devices
did not appear to have been used.
"It is most likely that the explosion was the result of vapours caused
as a result of having flammable liquid dispersed through the premises
... which went off with explosion-type sound when they were lit," Supt
Bray said.
"Club memorabilia and photos were torn up, destroyed or set on fire ....
pictures removed from walls and taken outside, certainly the
entertainment area was extensively targeted."
Supt Bray said it was likely that gang rivalry was behind the attack.
"In the last few weeks there have been a number of incidents that give
us cause for concern," he said.
But he denied the rival gangs were at war.
"No, but we have had significant rivalry between gangs going back for as
long as they have existed ... it puts the public at risk.
"I think there have been a number of incidents where we are very
fortunate that people haven't been killed or seriously injured.
"If they take retribution we will actively pursue them just as much as
the people who set fire to these clubrooms."