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15-Year-Old Charged Over Granville Ambush That Killed Dawood Zakaria

Police allege he staged a stolen getaway car for the May 25 Granville attack, with bail refused.

Overview

  • The teenager was charged with taking and driving a conveyance without consent and participating in a criminal group.
  • Investigators say he staged or drove a stolen getaway vehicle linked to the coordinated shooting.
  • He faced a children's court after being refused bail, with further proceedings to follow.
  • Police say assailants in a Mercedes fired several rounds into a Toyota Hilux in Granville, killing Zakaria and seriously injuring solicitor Sylvan Singh.
  • Taskforce Falcon continues to lead the investigation, with three previously charged men remaining before the courts.