Teens charged following stabbing

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Police have charged six teens following the stabbing of a Springside West Secondary College student in Fraser Rise last month.

As reported by Star Weekly, a 16-year-old boy suffered a stab wound to his arm at a bus stop on City Vista Court about 3.10pm on August 22.

Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives made six arrests at multiple properties across Deanside, Hoppers Crossing, and Keilor on September 4.

Two Deanside boys, aged 15 and 17, were charged with affray and theft of a motor vehicle, with the 15-year-old also charged with being armed with criminal intent and possession of a controlled weapon without excuse.

A duo from Hoppers Crossing, also aged 15 and 17, where charged with affray, theft of a motor vehicle, and possession and trafficking of cannabis.

The 17-year-old was also charged with possessing a controlled weapon without excuse.

One of the Keilor boys, aged 15, was charged with affray, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a prohibited weapon without approval, and possession and trafficking of cannabis.

The other, a 14-year-old, has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and failure to comply with direction under search warrant.

The six have been released on bail and will attend a children’s court at a later date.