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Two teens have been charged over a violent Bendigo home invasion, hammer bashing

A notorious teen has been charged over an alleged violent crime spree across Bendigo while the 15-year-old was on his 55th count of bail.

Police allege the 15-year-old has been on a crime spree across Bendigo since he was released on his 55th count of bail. Picture: Nicholas Falconer.
Police allege the 15-year-old has been on a crime spree across Bendigo since he was released on his 55th count of bail. Picture: Nicholas Falconer.

Two teens have been charged with bashing a man in the head with a hammer during a violent Bendigo home invasion.

A 15-year-old and 17-year-old were arrested during a police raid about 9am on Sunday in relation to a police investigation into a burglary in Bendigo.

The 15-year-old has been charged over an allegedly violent crime spree across Bendigo.
The 15-year-old has been charged over an allegedly violent crime spree across Bendigo.

Police will allege the two teens committed an armed home invasion at Helms St, Kangaroo Flat about 8.30pm, bashing a man in the head with a hammer.

The 15-year-old was released on his 55th count of bail despite police warning he would commit further offences.

Police have since charged the teen over several alleged offences allegedly committed since he was released on bail.

Both teens were remanded in custody to appear before a Children’s Court in April.

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