Cops hit with rocks during arrest linked to St Albans gang violence
A large group of teens pelted rocks at police during a dramatic arrest linked to an affray and robbery in St Albans.
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A large group of teens pelted rocks at police during a dramatic arrest linked to an affray and robbery in St Albans.
Officers were called to Sunshine railway station after reports of a large gathering of youths just before 10.30pm yesterday.
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Two males believed to have been involved in a violent brawl on a shopping strip on Alfreda Street, St Albans on Christmas Eve were spotted in the crowd.
Footage of the attack appears to show a group of African youths punching, kicking and hitting victims with chairs on the street.
Police say a further four males believed to be involved in a robbery in the same suburb on December 19 were also identified at the station.
As police swooped, large number of youths began pelting them with rocks.
A Public Order Response Team officer was injured.
Six males are currently in custody and are expected to be charged in relation to the affray and robbery.
Detectives also executed two warrants this morning.
A further two 16-year-old boys were arrested in relation to the alleged offences.
It is expected the pair will also be presented at a children’s court this morning.
Investigations into the assault of the police member are ongoing.
More to come.