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Eighth Teen Charged in Cobblebank Killings of Two Boys

The case now has eight accused after detectives charged a 15-year-old already in custody.

Overview

  • Victoria Police charged a 15-year-old with the murder of 15-year-old Dau Akueng, with the teen to face the Children’s Court at a later date.
  • The latest charge follows Friday raids in which seven others were charged over the deaths of Dau and 12-year-old Chol Achiek.
  • Adults Prince Conteh, 19, Peter Addo, 18, and Abel Sorzor, 19 were remanded in custody to December, while four juveniles were remanded to February.
  • Police allege the boys were ambushed by up to eight masked people wielding machetes and long-edged weapons, and both died at the scene despite bystander help.
  • Detectives say the homicide investigation remains active, with increased patrols in Cobblebank and a reconvened South Sudanese Australian youth justice working group.