Teens charged over armed robberies, assaults, NSW

Police have charged four teenagers following alleged armed robberies in Seven Hills, NSW Police say.

About 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 2 October 2018), four teenagers – aged between ­13 and 17 – allegedly assaulted an 18-year-old man at Seven Hills Railway Station.

The injured man was taken to Blacktown Hospital for treatment.

About 9.30pm it will be alleged the same group entered a fast food outlet on Boomerang Place, Seven Hills, and assaulted a 26-year-old man.

During the altercation, a knife was allegedly produced. The man was not physically injured.

About 9.35pm, the youths approached two men aged in their 20s at a shopping centre in Seven Hills.

The 24-year-old man was allegedly robbed at knifepoint before he was assaulted.

Officers from Blacktown Police Area Command were notified and arrested four teenagers nearby.

The teenagers were taken to Blacktown Police Station where they were charged.

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with larceny, robbery armed with offensive weapon, and common assault.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, and common assault.

A second 14-year-old boy has been charged with common assault, use offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence, and robbery armed with offensive weapon.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, and larceny.

All were refused bail to appear at a children’s court today (Wednesday 3 October 2018.

Inquiries continue.

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