A third teenager has been arrested following an incident at a Melton shopping centre on April 15.
Police arrested a 15-year-old Melton South boy on April 24 and charged him with armed with criminal intent, affray and possess control weapon. He faced a children’s court that afternoon.
The charges relate to an alleged incident at Woodgrove Shopping Centre on Barries Road, following reports of a group of males fighting, armed with edged weapons about 5pm.
A boy, aged 15 from Weir Views, was located with head injuries and was taken to hospital
Two other teens, who were allegedly involved in the affray, were arrested by police on April 16.
A 16-year-old Harkness boy was charged with affray, recklessly cause injury, possess prohibited weapon, and being armed with criminal intent.
A 15-year-old Melton South boy was charged with affray, possess controlled weapon, and being armed with criminal intent.
They were both remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
