A Footscray boy is among five teenagers charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of offences that took place overnight on Saturday, July 12, including an alleged stabbing and car theft.
It is understood a rideshare driver picked three males up from Kings Park Reserve and dropped them off near Neil Street in Sunshine about 10.30pm.
The teens allegedly attempted to steal his car but were unsuccessful.
The victim, a 28-year-old Keilor East man, was allegedly stabbed during the incident but managed to drive to a nearby police station.
He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A short time later, police were called to reports of an aggravated carjacking on Kinnane Crescent in Sunshine about 10.50pm.
It’s alleged that three males, armed with machetes, approached a rideshare vehicle, made demands for the silver Toyota Camry and assaulted the driver.
The rideshare driver, a 28-year-old Craigieburn man, was not physically injured.
The three males allegedly stole the Camry and fled the scene.
The vehicle was located by police at a fast-food restaurant drive-thru on St Albans Road in St Albans.
Police approached the Toyota before the driver allegedly attempted to drive away.
It is alleged the Toyota collided with an unmarked police vehicle and bollards at the drive-thru.
With the assistance of a K9 unit, six teenagers were arrested at the scene.
One of the males allegedly resisted arrest and sustained a dog bite, and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
All six males were taken into custody and interviewed by detectives.
A 16-year-old boy from the Brimbank area was charged with aggravated reckless exposure of a police officer to risk by driving, damage to an emergency services vehicle, criminal damage, theft of motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, and being disguised with unlawful intent.
He will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
A 15-year-old boy from the Melton area was charged with theft of motor vehicle and possessing a prohibited weapon.
A 15-year-old boy from the Footscray area, along with 15-year-old and 16-year-old boys from the Brimbank area, were charged with theft of motor vehicle.
They were all bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
A 16-year-old boy from the Brimbank area was cautioned in relation to theft of motor vehicle.
Investigations are ongoing into the attempted carjacking, stabbing and aggravated carjacking.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents, has footage or information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
