Further murder charges following Cobblebank deaths

Homicide Squad detectives yesterday issued further murder charges as part of their investigation into the deaths of two children in Cobblebank last year.

The charges follow two incidents in Cobblebank on Saturday, 6 September that resulted in the deaths of 15-year-old Dau Akueng and 12-year-old Chol Achiek.

Emergency services were initially called shortly before 8pm that night following reports two children had been fatally injured.

Chol was subsequently located on Marble Drive while Dau was located on Cobble Street.

Both of the boys were bravely assisted by members of the public before they sadly passed away at the scene.

Homicide Squad detectives charged eight people in September 2025 as part of their investigation.

A Thornhill man and four teenage boys were initially charged with the murder of Dau Akeng.

A Caroline Springs man, a Wollert man and a teenage boy were initially charged with the murder of Chol Achiek.

All eight people have now been charged with both murders.

The eight remain in custody and will appear in court at a later date.

Natalie Webster

Media Unit
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