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Juvenile crime incidents in New South Wales

Overview

Police in New South Wales have responded to several incidents involving teenage suspects. In Budgewoi, five teenagers, aged 15 to 17, were arrested following an alleged armed robbery at a business on Scenic Drive. The group reportedly threatened an employee with a machete while demanding cash and cigarettes. The suspects were charged with robbery in company, and the oldest individual faces an additional charge of being armed with intent.

Separate investigations are underway regarding two other attacks. In Wollongong, a 13-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed during a brawl on Burelli Street. A 13-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with affray and wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. In Penrith, a 17-year-old youth allegedly attacked a 13-year-old boy with a machete in a shopping centre bathroom, resulting in a deep laceration to the victim's hand. The suspect was charged with reckless wounding.

Entities

Tuggerah Lakes Police · Budgewoi · Wyong Police Station · Birdie Beach · Wollongong

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Police investigate two separate teenage attacks in New South Wales

    Two separate incidents in New South Wales have resulted in teenagers facing charges: one for an alleged stabbing during a brawl in Wollongong and another for an alleged machete attack in Penrith.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Five teenagers arrested following alleged machete robbery in Budgewoi

    Five teenagers face court after allegedly threatening a store employee with a machete and demanding cash and cigarettes during an armed robbery in Budgewoi.

Sources

dailyadvertiser.com.au · perthnow.com.au · regionillawarra.com.au · westernweekender.com.au