Arrest made after waitress visiting Melbourne on a working holiday had a 'plate smashed into her face' by a stranger as she served customers

Backpacker Anais Poupon, 19, allegedly had a plate shoved into her face during a shift at cafe La Vallee in Essendon, north Melbourne , about 1pm on Anzac Day .

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May 26, 2026 - 23:51
Arrest made after waitress visiting Melbourne on a working holiday had a 'plate smashed into her face' by a stranger as she served customers
Backpacker Anais Poupon, 19, allegedly had a plate shoved into her face during a shift at cafe La Vallee in Essendon, north Melbourne , about 1pm on Anzac Day .
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