Teen suspects charged after alleged assault of 14-year-old in Sydney suburb
NSW Police have charged a 13-year-old and two 14-year-olds with the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in an eastern-Sydney alley last month.
The three minors were arrested following a police investigation that included search warrants at several locations. Officers recovered electronic devices, two replica firearms, a Glock-style BB gun, three laser pointers and a stolen number plate. All three suspects were released on bail pending their court appearance. The incident occurred in an alleyway within Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns about youth safety and illegal weapon possession in Australian communities.
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