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Third teen charged after Wollongong stabbing

November 15, 2024 10:15 am in by
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A third teenager has been charged following an alleged stabbing in Wollongong last month.

Emergency services were called to a park on Burelli Street, Wollongong, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attached to Wollongong Police District attended and were told a group of people were allegedly involved in a brawl, before a teenage boy, aged 16, was stabbed multiple times.

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The boy was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist officers, and an investigation commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following inquiries, about 3pm Wednesday 13 November 2024, a 17-year-old boy was arrested in Figtree.

He was taken to Wollongong Police Station and charged with affray.

He was refused bail to appear before a Childrens Court Thursday 14 November 2024.

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Earlier this month, two boys aged 16 and 17 were also charged, and remain before the courts.

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