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Police allege the man set fire to the train while it was stopped at Laverton station on March 16.
He then boarded the next west-bound train to Werribee and got off two stops later at Williams Landing. The fire caused damage to the seat and floor of the train which had to be removed from service to be repaired, Victoria Police Leading Senior Constable Kendra Jackson said.
No one was injured during the incident.
Footage has captured the astonishing moment an arsonist wearing a hoodie set fire to a Melbourne train
Anyone who was near Laverton station about 11.10am on March 16 or anyone who may recognise the man is urged to come forward.
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Victoria Police are appealing for information after a male set fire to seats on a train on the Werribee line at Laverton on Tuesday, March 16.
CCTV of the male has been released.
Information: Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
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