Repeat offender, 13, given suspended sentence after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery

A SCHOOLGIRL with a lengthy rap sheet who beat up and robbed another student at a bus stop has been handed a suspended sentence

A 13-year-old schoolgirl with a long rap sheet has been handed a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. PICTURE: Supplied

A SCHOOLGIRL with a lengthy rap sheet who beat up and robbed another student at a bus stop has been handed a suspended sentence.

The girl, whose name is suppressed, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in the Supreme Court, more than 18 months on from the November, 2014, robbery.

The court heard that the girl, then 13, stole the stole the victims backpack, mobile phone and cash, after she and two friends followed the victim from Casuarina interchange to Wanguri.

Justice Judith Kelly said the violent robbery had left the victim emotionally and physically scarred.

“One of you punched her to the right side of the neck causing her immediate pain,” Justice Kelly said.

One of the girl’s accomplices kicked the victim in the face, before all three fled.

The victim was left with swelling, bruises and scratches.

Justice Kelly said the girl had previously been found guilty of aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle and breach of bail. The court heard the girl had rarely shown up at school until recently.

“Robbery is a serious offence made worse by the fact that you were in company and the victim suffered harm,” Justice Kelly said to the girl, now 15.

“If you ... stop your offending you’ll be able to get on with your life with a clean slate.”

The girl was ordered not to consume drugs or alcohol, along with a number of other supervision conditions.

She was sentenced to 12 months detention, suspended immediately.