Kerri-Anne Mesner
THREE youths have been charged with a number of offences after a knife and machete attack in St Albans on Friday night left a group of teenagers with stab wounds.
A 16-year-old Kings Park youth and a 17-year-old from Taylors Hill have each been charged with one count of riot, affray, aggravated burglary and seven counts of intentionally causing serious injury.
The 17-year-old was also charged with two counts of resisting arrest.
A Delahey youth aged 17 was charged with intentionally causing serious injury and affray.
The youths have been released on bail and will appear in Sunshine Children’s Court on 15 October.
A group of teenagers received serious stab wounds in the attacked with knives and machetes which took place at a party in St Albans club on Friday night.
Police have been told a group of between 20-40 youths gate crashed the party at the St Albans Saints Soccer Club on Fox Rd about 10.50pm.
It is believed a large brawl ensued and some of the intruders produced a range of knives and machetes.
A number of youths attending the party, who were aged between 14-17, received serious stab wounds.
The group of intruders then fled.
A 15-year-old boy is in a stable condition at the Royal Melbourne Hospital with a severe stab wound to the stomach.
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A 17-year-old youth was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with stab wounds and a 14-year-old was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
A 14 year old was treated at the Royal Children’s Hospital for minor injuries and has been discharged.
Detective Sergeant Steve Hill said the party was organised with a guest list and had adults present.
“This kind of attack which appears unprovoked is disgraceful,” he said.
Four others presented themselves to the Western Hospital with minor stab wounds.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au .
