STAWELL, VIC. — Police today charged three Northern Grampians teenage boys, one aged 14 and two aged 15, after Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed four search warrants in the Northern Grampians area and arrested the trio following an alleged robbery and assault in Stawell last Monday.
All three have been charged with affray, robbery, recklessly causing injury and theft and will appear before a children’s court at a later date.
A fourth boy who was not present at a warrant on his address will be interviewed in due course.
The charges follow an incident near the intersection of Wakeham and Doyle streets about 5.45pm on Monday, October 5.
Detectives will allege a group of males set upon a 15-year-old boy, assaulted him and stole shoes and clothing before taking off on foot.
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the matter. Further arrests are expected.
Additional patrols will also be deployed to the Stawell area to deter and detect anti-social behaviour.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
