Two more boys have been charged over the alleged assault of a teenage boy in Hobart’s CBD, bringing the total number of youths facing charges to five.
A 14-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy are the latest to be charged following the incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, Tasmania Police confirmed.
The 14-year-old faces charges of aggravated robbery, stealing, injuring property, trespass and unlawfully tampering with a motor vehicle, while the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated robbery, injuring property and stealing.
Both boys have been bailed to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Division in August.
Police allege a 14-year-old victim was assaulted and had his iPhone stolen during an altercation at Mathers Lane in Hobart’s CBD at approximately 2:05pm on Wednesday.
CCTV footage captured the aftermath showing a group of up to eight youths fleeing down Criterion Street. The footage allegedly shows one youth hiding the stolen iPhone under a car wheel before another retrieved it and smashed it on the ground.
Three other youths had previously been charged in relation to the incident.
A 14-year-old boy appeared in court on Thursday night facing multiple charges including aggravated robbery and destroying property.
A 12-year-old boy was bailed to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Division in August on charges including aggravated robbery and common assault.
Another 14-year-old boy will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Tasmania Police have thanked the public for their continued support and are appealing for more information.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
