Police have laid charges against two further boys over the alleged assault of a teenage boy in Hobart's CBD on Wednesday.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated robbery, stealing, injure property, trespass and unlawfully tamper or interfere with a motor vehicle. He has been bailed to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Division in August.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated robbery, injure property and stealing. He has been bailed to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Division in August.
These arrests are in addition to:
A 14-year-old boy charged with aggravated robbery, stealing, destroy property, unlawfully tamper or interfere with a motor vehicle, and bail offences. He appeared in court on Thursday night.
A 12-year-old boy charged with aggravated robbery, common assault, stealing and unlawfully tamper or interfere with a motor vehicle. He was bailed to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Division in August.
A 14-year-old boy will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
The charges stem from an altercation at the grassed area of Mathers Lane, in Hobart's central business district, about 2.05pm on Wednesday in which police allege a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and had his iPhone stolen.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au (quote Offence Report 780149).
Tasmania Police thanks the public for their continued support and cooperation.
