‘Stay down and die’: 14yo bashes gran for taking gaming controller
A violent teen boy bashed his grandmother with a metal pole — screaming “just stay down and die” as she cowered on the ground — after she confiscated his gaming controller.
Police & Courts Victoria
Coward punch victim’s future ‘ripped away’ in horror attack
The victim of a violent Southbank coward punch attack has spent the past two years almost entirely confined to a bed in a vegetative state while the man responsible paved a new life.
Nameless for 16 years: Who was the man killed at Pakenham in 2008?
He’s only been known as “the Pakenham man” since he was fatally struck by a train in 2008, but police believe an anonymous tip may finally help to reveal his identity.
Merri Creek rapist pleads for lighter sentence
A serial rapist who subjected a female jogger to a terrifying 2.5-hour ordeal along the Merri Creek Trail says his jail sentence is manifestly excessive.
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Estranged couple’s fight over lavish engagement ring
A warring couple’s fight over who gets to keep a diamond engagement ring has landed in court with the former lovers both claiming ownership of the 18ct dazzler.
Judge made ‘demeaning’ comments about alleged rape victim
Victoria’s judicial watchdog has lashed a County Court judge for making “pejorative” and “demeaning” comments about an alleged rape victim, upholding a complaint by the state’s top prosecutor.
‘No third chances’ judge finally calls time on teen’s bail
A judge who gave a teen bail for the third time despite warning him, “I don’t believe in third chances”, has now put the 16-year-old behind bars after learning he was due to be charged with theft.
Sale of Aussie choppers sparks international spat
Eleven Australian navy helicopters sold to an Aussie company for “humanitarian assistance” and firefighting efforts are at the centre of a $173m spat over their sale to Turkish armed forces.
Teen fights for life after falling from moving car in Box Hill North
A teenager is in a critical condition after falling from the roof of a moving car in Box Hill North, with his mate charged over the “disastrous” incident.
One home invasion every 30mins: Horrific burglaries mapped
Peter Dickson’s terrified daughter hid in a wardrobe when she heard intruders. Grandfather Allan Kerr suffered injuries so severe he almost lost an arm. See where our worst burglaries are.
Accused knife-wielding man makes no bid for release
A man who allegedly stole a knife and is accused of using it to threaten people at Watergardens Shopping Centre on Friday has been remanded in custody until his next court date.
Mum of slain Ballarat woman dies without answers
Shirley Macey – the mother of murdered Ballarat woman Belinda Williams – has died without ever knowing the truth behind who snatched and killed her daughter 25 years ago.
Freed detainee accused of pulling knife on cop gets bail
A former immigration detainee freed under the controversial High Court ruling has been bailed after being charged with pulling a knife on police in a Footscray pub.
Schoolgirl attacked by gang of teens in Melton
A student was rushed to hospital after being set upon by up to 15 schoolgirls in a lunchtime attack at Melton Secondary College.
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