Police have charged three males following an alleged robbery and assault in Stawell last Monday.
Detectives from the Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit today executed four search warrants in the Northern Grampians area and arrested the trio comprising of:
- A 14-year-old Northern Grampians boy;
- A 15-year-old Northern Grampians boy; and
- A 15-year-old Northern Grampians boy.
All three have been charged with affray, robbery, recklessly cause injury and theft and will appear before a children's court at a later date.
A fourth boy who was not present at a warrant on his address will be interviewed in due course.
The charges follow an incident near the intersection of Wakeham and Doyle streets about 5.45pm on Monday 5 October.
Detectives will allege a group of males set upon a 15-year-old boy, assaulted him and stole shoes and clothing before taking off on foot.
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the matter and further arrests are expected.
Additional patrols will also be deployed to the Stawell area to deter and detect anti-social behaviour.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Quotes attributable to Superintendent Dan Davison:
"We completely understand the concern this incident has caused in our community.
"Since last Monday, local uniform police and detectives have been working tirelessly to identify those involved and hold them to account, and this important work will continue.
"There is never any excuse for violence in our community, and we will not accept it in any form.
"Detectives are continuing to investigate the matter and while we are treating it as an isolated incident, additional patrols will take place across Stawell to ensure our community not only is safe but feels safe."
