Islander 23

Islander 23 is a street gang in West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Islander 23 came to prominence in the national media after a large scale brawl in Melbourne's Central Business District between it and the rival gang Apex in March 2016 after the Moomba parade.[1][2][3][4] It consists largely of youths from a South Pacific background.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Calligros, Melissa Violence erupts in Melbourne's CBD as gangs clash in Federation Square and Swanston Street March 13, 2016 The Age Retrieved March 21, 2016
  2. ↑ Sydney and Melbourne’s city streets marred by night of violence March 14, 2016 News.com.au Retrieved March 21, 2016
  3. ↑ Sarwal, Amit Armed gangs clash in Melbourne March 13, 2016 SBS Australia Retrieved March 21, 2016
  4. ↑ White, Alex & Travers, Brianna & O'Rourke, Geir Moomba: Police increase numbers as rival gangs threaten violence March 14, 2016 Herald Sun Retrieved March 21, 2016
  5. ↑ Pacific youths cause havoc no streets of Melbourne March 14, 2016 ABC Australia Retrieved March 21, 2016
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