Police Lay Charges After Craigieburn Death

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a teenager with murder in relation to the death of a Mickleham boy in Craigieburn on 1 July.

A 15-year-old boy was located with stab wounds outside a medical centre on Lygon Drive about 7.50pm.

CPR was performed by a staff member from the nearby medical centre, but the teenager died at the scene.

A 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were arrested in Pascoe Vale around 5.30am yesterday morning.

The 16-year-old boy from the Goulburn Valley area has been charged with murder and remanded to appear in a children court at a later date.

The 20-year-old Beveridge man has been charged with criminal damage by fire and bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

A 15-year-old girl from the Fawkner area was arrested overnight and has been charged with affray and theft of motor vehicle and bailed to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

A 15-year-old Craigieburn boy was arrested this morning is currently being interviewed.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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