Four teenagers allegedly involved in alleged stolen car rampage through Townsville have received bail

UPDATE: Four teenagers allegedly involved in the stolen car incident that left three police officers injured have walked out of custody on bail

Emergency services on scene after juveniles in an alleged stolen Prado rammed a police vehicle. Picture: Alix Sweeney

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UPDATE MONDAY 2.40PM: FOUR of the seven teens allegedly involved in a shocking incident that saw three police officers injured over the weekend, have been released on bail.

The Bulletin revealed the alleged driver of the car involved in the incident, along with one of the passengers, was already out on bail at the time of the crash.

Now four of the seven, allegedly inside that car, have walked from custody and are out on bail.

The weakness of Queensland’s youth bail laws have been under the spotlight in the past week, following the death of a Brisbane couple, when an allegedly stolen car driven by a teenager out on bail, rolled and hit them while they walked their dog.

Then the alleged actions of a number of teens over the weekend in Townsville, which endangered the lives of several drivers and people out walking on Saturday morning, thrust the Palaszczuk Government’s bail laws onto the national stage.

UPDATE MONDAY 10.15AM: Another teenager allegedly involved in the stolen car incident that left three police officers injured has been arrested.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested by Townsville police last night.

This comes as the other six children allegedly involved in the incident which ended on Riverway Drive were charged.

The 13 year old is yet to be charged by police.

Investigations are continuing.

GALLERY: Photos from the Riverway Drive incident

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INITIAL, SUNDAY: SIX children have been charged over an alleged stolen car incident on Saturday morning that left three police officers with injuries.

Police will alleged at round 5.20am on January 30, seven teenagers stole a Toyota Landcruiser Prado from a home in Kelso and were witnessed driving at high speed on the wrong side of the road and travelling through red traffic lights, forcing members of the public to take evasive action.

Emergency services on scene after juveniles in an alleged stolen Prado rammed a police vehicle. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Police deployed a tyre deflation device on Beck Drive, Condon, however, it is alleged the Landcruiser swerved around the spikes and subsequently crashed into a tree.

The Landcruiser was stopped by police on Riverway Drive.

The police officers followed the alleged stolen car onto the embankment and hit a divot on the footpath, with the male driver then losing control.

The vehicle crashed into a light pole and the officers were injured.

The alleged occupants of the stolen vehicle were arrested at the scene and transported to hospital for observation of minor injuries. Another male juvenile was witnessed allegedly fleeing the scene.

Three police officers injured during the arrest of the offenders have now been released from hospital.

A 14-year-old Pimlico boy has been charged with five counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, drive without due care and attention, unlicensed and possession of a drug utensil. He was denied police bail and is due to appear in Townsville Children’s Court.

A 12-year-old Heatley girl has been charged with one count each of burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlicensed driving was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

A 15-year-old Kelso girl has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in the Townsville Children’s Court.

A 16-year-old Condon boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary, unlawful entry of a dwelling and enter premises and commit indictable offence. He was denied bail and will appear in Townsville Children’s Court.

A 17-year-old Kelso boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in Townsville Children’s Court.

A 13-year-old Condon girl has been charged with burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driving unlicensed and is due to appear in Townsville Children’s Court.

Investigations are continuing.

Originally published as Four teenagers allegedly involved in alleged stolen car rampage through Townsville have received bail