Harkaway house party halted by police, 16 teens arrested

A huge police presence was called in to end an out-of-control house party in Melbourne’s southeast at 5.30am on Tuesday. Significant damage was done to the luxury property, which the teens had broken into.

A Harkaway home was left trashed after teens allegedly broke into the property and threw and out-of-control party. Picture: Jason Edwards

Sixteen teenagers have been arrested after a wild house party in Melbourne’s southeast this morning.

Police were called to Rowallan Ave in Harkaway, near Narre Warren, about 5.30am this morning.

Windows were broken at the property. Picture: Jason Edwards

Trashed furniture could be seen inside the property. Picture: Jason Edwards

A police officer collects evidence at the scene. Picture: Jason Edwards

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Upon arrival police discovered significant damage to the property, which was broken into.

Fourteen police units including the dog squad were called in and sixteen arrests were made.

Boys and girls aged between 16 and 19 were arrested.

Police and forensics at a property in Harkaway after an out of control party broke windows and furniture. Picture: Jason Edwards

Cans and rubbish were left discarded after the party was shut down. Picture: Jason Edwards

What appears to be a homemade bong was found at the scene. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police document items found at the scene. Picture: Jason Edwards

The house was available for hire but was vacant at the time and not rented to those involved.

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Smashed windows at the property. Picture: Jason Edwards

An allegedly stolen car was found at the scene. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police inspect the allegedly stolen car. Picture: Jason Edwards

Police were called to shut down the party in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Picture: Jason Edwards

They are being held at Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Dandenong police stations and will face court this morning.

More to come.