Two boys have been charged in a violent attack at a Melton shopping complex that left a 15-year-old hospitalized with head injuries. Victoria Police say Melton Crime Investigation Unit Detectives have arrested two teens for allegedly being involved in a violent attack at a shopping complex in Melton yesterday.
Police responded to the complex on Barries Road around 5 p.m. after receiving reports of a group of males fighting while armed with edged weapons. Police located a 15-year-old boy from Weir Views suffering from head injuries. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains.
Investigators arrested a 15-year-old boy from Melton South and a 16-year-old from Harkness. Authorities say the 16-year-old has been charged with affray, possess prohibited weapon, and being armed with criminal intent. The 15-year-old boy is charged with affray, possess controlled weapon, and being armed with criminal intent.
Investigators expect to interview the victim when he is released from the hospital. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
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