Detectives have charged two people following an alleged armed robbery in Ashburton yesterday.
It is alleged a 16-year-old Glen Iris boy was approached on High Street around 2pm.
One of the men allegedly attempted to grab the boy's bag then assaulted him with a sharp object.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 16-year-old Balwyn North boy has been charged with armed robbery, intentionally cause injury, assault with a weapon and other offences.
He was remanded to appear before a Children's Court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Ashburton man has since been charged with robbery and attempt to obtain property by deception.
He was bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates' Court on 16 February 2022.
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