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Teenagers charged after out-of-control Werribee party

ANOTHER three teens have been arrested over an out-of-control house party at a Werribee Airbnb as police continue their hunt for the youths who trashed the house and left a police officer injured. A 15-year-old and 16-year-old have both already been charged with multiple offences. 

Police have made a number of arrests following an out-of-control party in Werribee. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Police have made a number of arrests following an out-of-control party in Werribee. Picture: Nicole Garmston

ANOTHER three teens have been arrested over an out-of-control house party at a Werribee Airbnb.

The boys were interviewed and released pending further investigation into the unruly party which left a police officer injured. 

Victoria Police spokeswoman Natalie Butler said police have more youths in their sights. 

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"Police continue to investigate the criminal damage to the home and anticipate making further arrests while the investigation takes place," she said. 

Detectives previously charged a 15-year-old boy with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and armed robbery.

He is also expected to be charged in relation to the riot and has been remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with criminal damage and assault and has been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

The unruly party at an Airbnb in Attunga Grove address saw police forced to retreat when they were pelted with rocks on Wednesday.

Damage to the Werribee house. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Damage to the Werribee house. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Damage to the house. The orange on the walls and blinds is from the pepper spray police used. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Damage to the house. The orange on the walls and blinds is from the pepper spray police used. Picture: Nicole Garmston

“A number of resources were called to the address on Wednesday including the Public Order Response Team and the Critical Incident Response Team,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

“The partygoers were dispersed without further incident. One policeman sustained a minor elbow injury during the incident.”

The house involved was extensively damaged.

Police expect to make more arrests as the investigation progresses.

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