Overview
- The Supreme Court of Victoria refused release after the prosecution argued community safety risks remained unacceptable under tougher bail laws.
- Police say eight people allegedly attacked Dau Akueng, 15, and Chol Achiek, 12, as they walked home from basketball in Cobblebank in September.
- Evidence outlined in court included blood on grey tracksuit pants seized from the accused, CCTV placing him near the scene with a machete, and phone images showing weapons and gang signs.
- Defence sought bail with relocation to Queensland and a $100,000 surety from the boy’s grandmother, citing threats he has faced in youth detention.
- Investigators have linked the case to the 2024 stabbing of Kon Hsu Sein, alleging a revenge motive and noting a recurring injury pattern that included severed left hands.