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- Saturday 17 October 2026 at 4:20 pm
Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a further two teenagers following an investigation into an assault in Stawell on 5 October.
It is alleged a 15-year-old boy was set upon by a group of youths near the intersection of Wakeham and Doye streets about 5.45pm.
The group allegedly assaulted the boy, stealing his shoes and clothing before fleeing the scene on foot.
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Yesterday, a 16-year-old girl from the Northern Grampians area was arrested and is expected to be charged on summons.
Today, detectives arrested a 14-year-old boy from the Northern Grampians area.
He has been charged with robbery, theft, recklessly cause injury and affray and will appear before a children’s court at a later date.
On 13 October, detectives arrested a14-year old boy and two 15-year-old boys, all from the Northern Grampians area.
The trio were charged with affray, robbery, recklessly cause injury and theft and will appear before a children’s court at a later date.
Additional patrols will also be deployed to the Stawell area to deter and detect anti-social behaviour.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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