Six Boys Charged After Blair Athol Disturbance

Six teenagers have been arrested following a disturbance at a Blair Athol service station.

Police were called to the premises on Main North Road, Blair Athol, about 5.15pm on Saturday 5 September following reports that a group of youths armed with machetes got out of a Toyota 4WD and chased another group of youths through the service station forecourt and down Audrey Avenue.

The suspects subsequently fled the area in the Toyota. No injuries were reported and fortunately no members of the public were caught up in the incident.

About 6.20pm, PD Edge and his handler located and stopped the Toyota 4WD on Lily Street, Blair Athol.

Four 16-year-old boys and two 17-year-old boys were arrested. Police searched the Toyota 4WD and allegedly located a number of machetes.

The youths were charged with aggravated affray and carrying prohibited weapons. They were all refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on Monday 7 September.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

Quote reference 232471.

PD Edge

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