Aiia Maasarwe murder: police announce arrest
Victoria Police’s Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a man as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe.
The 20-year-old was arrested in Greensborough by local police working in partnership with homicide detectives about 11.20am.
The arrest follows an extensive investigation into Aiia’s death following the discovery of her body near Main Drive and Plenty Road in Bundoora on Wednesday 16 January about 7am.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation.
AIJAC expressed its sincere condolences to the family of Aiia Maasarwe.
Now that we know the background of the arrested alleged killer governments must act to remove dangerous vagrants living rough from our parks and gardens. Why should young women live in fear when travelling home at night, or even in daylight.
Great work Victoria Police.
Some citizens of Melbourne have organised a silent gathering on the steps of the Parliament of Victoria, Spring St CBD, tonight (18 Jan 19) at 1800 hrs (6 pm).
There will be no speeches or ceremonies, religious or otherwise, the women organisers have stated. Attendees are asked to wear black.