Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been charged after a Docklands restaurant was firebombed.
Police allege the two males smashed through glass doors at the Almina restaurant on Docklands Drive at about 3.30am yesterday.
They then allegedly poured accelerant inside the restaurant, before setting it on fire and fleeing the scene.
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The restaurant was lightly damaged, but the glass doors remain boarded up.
The pair attempted to get into an allegedly stolen car, but were disturbed by police who were patrolling the area.
They allegedly attempted to run from the scene, but were found hiding under the Bolte Bridge in Ron Barassi Snr Park.
They were arrested, along with a third male who was found in a car on Docklands Drive.
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Inside the car, police seized jerry cans.
A boy, 16, from the Glen Eira area, and a 22-year-old man were each charged with criminal damage by fire, reckless conduct endangering life and burglary.
The boy will appear before a children's court today, while the man will appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court today.
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The man, 19, who was arrested in the car was released pending further investigation.
Police are now investigating whether this attack is linked to a spate of recent firebombings and shootings on Melbourne hospitality venues.
The motive for the attacks is not known, but police believe they are being coordinated by an organised crime syndicate, which is using encrypted apps to recruit people, sometimes children.
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