Man fronts court accused of torching car in Albion Park police yard

Angela Thompson
Updated October 8 2020 - 7:59am, first published October 7 2020 - 6:30pm
The burnt-out car inside an impound yard behind Albion Park police station, left, and Joshua Mendez departs Port Kembla Courthouse following a brief appearance on Wednesday. Photo: Adam McLean
The burnt-out car inside an impound yard behind Albion Park police station, left, and Joshua Mendez departs Port Kembla Courthouse following a brief appearance on Wednesday. Photo: Adam McLean

A man accused of ramming in the gates to a police holding yard at Albion Park and setting fire to a car has been identified in court as Joshua Lee Mendez.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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