Joondalup Detectives are seeking information regarding an incident in Kinross on Friday 27 October 2023, in which a 14-year-old boy was seriously assaulted.
The boy attended a residence on Balliol Elbow, Kinross. It is believed the boy thought it was where he was meeting friends for a party, however the details he had were incorrect.
The boy was chased from the home, into the front yard, where it will be alleged he was subjected to a sustained assault that left him unconscious. It will be further alleged the victim’s earring, mobile phone, shoes, credit card and e-scooter were stolen from him. The credit was later used to purchase food.
The victim managed to find his way home, at which point he was taken to Joondalup Hospital, before being transferred to Perth Children’s Hospital.
As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday 8 November 2023 Joondalup Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Balliol Elbow, Kinross, and an 18-year-old man was arrested. He was charged with:
– Aggravated Robbery
– Impeded another person’s normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to neck
– Gains Benefit by Fraud
He was refused bail and appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday 9 November 2023, and is next due to appear in Joondalup Magistrates Court on Friday 8 December 2023.
Detectives believe a second person may have been involved in the assault, and the investigation into the identity of that person is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
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