Driver chases Jewish boys in Melbourne while yelling ‘Heil Hitler,’ making Nazi salutes

A group of Jewish teenagers was chased through the streets of Melbourne by a driver who shouted antisemitic slurs, including “Heil Hitler,” and made Nazi salutes, Australian media says, citing police reports.

According to The Australian, five schoolboys, easily identifiable as Orthodox Jews, were walking home from Adass High School last night when a white utility vehicle approached them.

CCTV footage shows the vehicle stopping near the teenagers, who fled across an intersection.

The vehicle then makes a rapid U-turn and accelerates toward them, coming within meters of one boy.

The teens were pursued for between five and eight minutes, with the driver yelling slurs at them, according to the report.

The incident occurred near the Adass Israel Synagogue, which was firebombed in late 2024.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan condemns the “hateful behavior,” noting Nazi salutes are banned under state law.

Police are investigating and have urged witnesses to come forward.

Australian Jewish groups say the community is facing unprecedented levels of antisemitic attacks, including the deadly terror attack at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi beach last month.

CCTV has captured the terrifying moment Jewish teenagers ran for safety as a ute driver performed Nazi salutes and chased them through Melbourne streets. Read the full story: https://t.co/m1RLUTXi1e pic.twitter.com/1md9owEIz7

— The Australian (@australian) January 20, 2026