A second man has faced court accused of setting fire to a Melbourne burger shop, leading to a violent clash between Israel and Palestine supporters.
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Habib Musa was charged with arson over a fire at Burgertory restaurant in Caulfield on November 10, which allegedly caused $450,000 of damage, court documents reveal.
The 27-year-old is also charged with theft for allegedly stealing a gold 2010 Mercedes Sedan, worth $10,000, on the same day.
The St Albans man, who is on bail, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court in person on Friday, where upcoming dates were set.
Prosecutors asked for 10 weeks to gather evidence, as police needed to transcribe telephone intercepts.
Musa's bail conditions include that he cannot leave the country or state, must surrender his passport, cannot contact witnesses and must report to police three times a week.
His case will be joined with his alleged co-accused, Wayle Mana, who remains in custody after a court hearing on Thursday when he refused to appear due to a severe leg injury.
The pair will next face court for a committal mention on May 30.
The Burgertory shop's owner claimed the fire was a hate crime, which he said was linked to his involvement in a pro-Palestine rally.
Two groups of about 200 people clashed near a synagogue and the Burgertory store, hours after the owner made the claim.
Victoria Police said there was no evidence the blaze was racially or politically motivated.
Australian Associated Press
