Three charged follow Meadow Heights aggravated burglary

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged three males as part of their investigation into an aggravated burglary in Meadow Heights last month.

A 17-year-old boy from the Hume area and an 18-year-old Bellfield man were arrested yesterday (Thursday, 23 April).

A 17-year-old boy from the Banyule area was arrested on Thursday 16 April.

They have all been charged with:

• Aggravated home invasion (firearm)
• Aggravated burglary (firearm)
• Criminal damage
• Intentionally cause injury
• Common law assault
• Discharge firearm at premises
• Possess handgun
• Possess loaded firearm in public place
• Use firearm in dangerous manner, and
• Theft of motor vehicle

The 18-year-old man was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 8 July.

The two boys will appear at a children’s court at a later date.

The charges follow an incident where a number of males gained entry to a Buchan Street residence shortly after 3am on Sunday, 22 March.

It will be alleged an altercation occurred inside the residence and a firearm was discharged.

A 43-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man inside the premises at the time sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report at www.crimestoppers.vic.gov.au

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