Teenager savagely attacked by gang while waiting for a train at Southern Cross Station
Sickening footage of a vicious attack on a teenager shows the girl, who does not fight back, being punched and kicked multiple times while sitting on a bench waiting for a train.
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The state opposition have written to Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton demanding an investigation into a violent gang attack on a 16-year-old girl.
The young girl was set upon in a violent gang attack as she waited for a train in broad daylight.
Footage of the vicious incident, where the 16-year-old is punched and kicked multiple times, has gone viral on social media.
The victim was waiting for a train at Southern Cross train station on Sunday morning when she was set upon.
She did not fight back and was left with broken ribs, black eyes and bruises.
It is understood the attack was not random and the parties were known to one another.
The victim’s mother was approached for comment.
She told the Herald Sun her daughter was “trying to recover” from the assault and that her family had received death threats over the incident.
They have not logged a police report.
The state opposition have written to Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton demanding an investigation into the violent gang attack.
Victoria Police said they were aware of footage of an assault at a train station circulating on social media but could not investigate unless a report was made.
David Southwick, the opposition’s police spokesman, wrote to Mr Ashton yesterday.
“I have been contacted by a number of concerned Victorians, who have expressed their horror at viewing this footage and concern over reports that Victoria Police are unable to pursue this matter.
“Reports have indicated Victoria Police are aware of this incident, yet have decided not to take further action … with the ongoing increase in youth offending, particularly in cases of violent crimes against the person which are now at record highs, the Victorian opposition believes all serious incidents such as these must be fully investigated and appropriate charges be brought against offenders.”
Police said Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives began investigating the incident in an effort to identify and reach out to the victim.
Investigators have made contact with the victim however no official complaint has been made at this stage.
David Southwick, the opposition’s police spokesman, wrote to Mr Ashton on Thursday to demand an investigation into the attack.
“I have been contacted by a number of concerned Victorians, who have expressed their horror at viewing this footage and concern over reports that Victoria Police are unable to pursue this matter,” he said.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist with enquiries.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au or contact their local police station.
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