Police lay charges after aggravated burglary in Berwick

Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives have charged seven people following an alleged aggravated burglary in Berwick this morning.

It will be alleged a group of males kicked in the front door of a McNair Court property just after 2am.

A male occupant was allegedly stabbed during the incident and subsequently taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The offenders allegedly stole a white BMW X5 which was later spotted on the Princes Highway in Berwick about 3am.

The Police Air Wing followed the vehicle to the western suburbs where stop sticks were deployed at Palmer Parade in Derrimut.

Four males and three females allegedly ran from the car and were arrested nearby.

A 15-year-old Cranbourne girl has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

A 16-year-old Cranbourne East girl has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

A 14-year-old Cranbourne girl has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

They have all been bailed and will face a children's court at a later date.

An 18-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with aggravated home invasion, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and theft of motor car.

He will be remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates court tonight.

A 16-year-old Cranbourne East boy has been charged with aggravated home invasion, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and theft of motor car.

A 15-year-old Clyde North boy has been charged with aggravated home invasion, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and theft of motor car.

A 17-year-old Cranbourne boy has been charged with aggravated home invasion, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and theft of motor car, and driving offences including reckless conduct endangering life.

Each of the three boys will be remanded and will face a children's court at a later date.

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