Teen charged with attempted murder over alleged stabbing at Forest Hill Chase
A 16-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a teen at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s east, leaving him critically wounded, has been charged with attempted murder.
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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a teen with a knife at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s east.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded in custody at a children’s court on Friday after his defence lawyer revealed he would not apply for bail.
He was charged on Thursday almost two months on from the alleged altercation in a car park at Forest Hill Chase on December 27.
Police allege a fight broke out between a group of males about 6.50pm before a witness raised the alarm with centre management.
A 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds and rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
“He spent over a month in hospital and is recovering from significant injuries,” a police spokeswoman said.
The 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury, affray and assault with a weapon.
Attempted murder carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ jail.
He has also been charged with possessing a drug of dependence and failing to comply with a direction to provide passwords.
He will return to court on March 7 in order for a magistrate to hear about his behaviour while in custody for the first time.
The boy was supported via video link by his father.
A 23-year-old man from Hoppers Crossing has also been charged with affray.
He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on June 6.
Originally published as Teen charged with attempted murder over alleged stabbing at Forest Hill Chase
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