The Latest Breaking News from Victoria Police

Violent assaults at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre are occurring regularly, with documents revealing the institution is failing to stop repeat offenders, consecutive workplace injuries and brutal attacks on inmates.

New data shows Melbourne drivers are racking up millions in late penalties on toll fines, with a major road operator asking for more freedom to withdraw fines.

Confidential communications often obtained by defence lawyers to undermine victims’ credibility

Former AFL coach Dani Laidley has reached a financial settlement with Victoria Police after a mugshot of her was leaked on social media by officers.

Victoria Police is trying to find registered sex offender Russell Jones, who has been avoiding police since February.

Victoria Police says its investigators have been confronted by the "brutal assault" on a 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Melbourne's northern suburbs early on Sunday morning.

The Victorian police chief says he has "no fears" a significant number of cases will be affected by the swearing-in bungle, after a Victorian man's charges are dropped due to the administrative oversight.

Victoria Police's legal head Fin McRae has been cleared by the state's Legal Services Board and Commissioner over his handling of the Lawyer X scandal.

Top Victoria Police lawyer Fin McRae was referred to the watchdog as a result of the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.