Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have this morning arrested two children after they were allegedly involved in a violent incident at a shopping centre in Melton yesterday.
Police responded to the incident at the shopping complex on Barries Road about 5pm yesterday following reports of a group of males fighting, armed with edged weapons.
A boy, aged 15 from Weir Views, was located with head injuries and was conveyed to hospital where he remains.
This morning, investigators arrested two boys, aged 15-years-old from Melton South and 16-years-old from Harkness, and both have now been interviewed.
The 16-year-old has been charged with affray, possess prohibited weapon and being armed with criminal intent and will be directly presented to a children’s court this afternoon.
The 15-year-old will be charged with affray, possess controlled weapon and being armed with criminal intent and will then be directly presented to a children’s court.
The boy who remains in hospital will be interviewed about the incident upon release from hospital.
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
