By ALESHA CAPONE
BRIMBANK police have warned residents to be careful about details they post on social networking websites, after two teenagers were injured at a Deer Park party on Saturday 26 October.
Detectives are investigating the event, where 15-year-old boy was stabbed twice and a 17-year-old sustained injuries to his head.
Investigators have said they believe around 200 young people attended the party at a hall in Station Rd.
Police said they believe a number of fights broke out at the venue around 10.30pm, but the crowd dispersed when emergency services arrived.
The 15 year-old was taken to Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition and the older victim was taken to the Sunshine Hospital, then released on the weekend.
Detective Sergeant Mark Guthrie from Sunshine Police Station said officers “are very keen to speak to anyone who was at the party”.
“We believe people have filmed things on their iPhones and things like that, so we are asking them to come forward with the footage,” he said.
“We believe there could be even more victims out there who could have been assaulted and we want them to contact police too.”
Det Sgt Guthrie also advised residents, especially youths, to be careful when posting party details on the internet.
He said with the advent of social networking technology, police were being called to more parties where unwanted guests showed up.
“It’s on the increase, people need to realise what can happen when they put things on Facebook,” he said.
“You might not realise who it can get forwarded onto and who might see it.”
Police are looking for two males who might be able to assist with their investigations into the Deer Park party.
The first man was described as Asian in appearance with a mullet and between 16 to 20 years of age.
The second man was described as Asian, crossed-eyed and is believed to be in his late teens.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
