Second teen charged with murder following Craigieburn death

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a second teenager with murder in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy in Craigieburn on Wednesday.

The Mickleham boy was located with stab wounds outside a medical centre on Lygon Drive about 7.50pm.

CPR was performed by a staff member from the nearby medical centre, but the teenager died at the scene.

The 15-year-old boy, from the Craigieburn area, has been charged this morning with murder and will appear before a children’s court.

A 16-year-old boy, from the Goulburn Valley area, was charged overnight with murder and remanded to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

A 20-year-old Beveridge man was charged with criminal damage by fire and bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 1 December.

A 15-year-old girl from the Fawkner area has been charged with affray and theft of motor vehicle and bailed to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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