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Hundreds Farewell Chol Achiek and Dau Akueng as Cobblebank Murder Case Advances

Investigators have charged eight people, with patrols in Cobblebank increased during the continuing probe.

Family and friends gather at St Marys Anglican Church, Sunbury for the funeral of Chol Achiek, 12, who was killed in a machete attack at Cobblebank. Andrew Henshaw
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Order of service for a boy's funeral

Overview

  • Mourners packed St Mary’s Anglican Church in Sunbury on Friday to farewell 12-year-old Chol Achiek, remembered as a respectful teammate who dreamed of a basketball career.
  • Hundreds gathered Saturday at Resurrection Catholic Church to honour 15-year-old Dau Elbino Akueng, celebrated for his talent on the court and loyalty to family and friends.
  • Victoria Police say eight people have been charged with murder over the September 6 attacks, including five teenagers aged 15 and 16 and three young men aged 18 and 19.
  • Officers have maintained increased patrols in Cobblebank as the homicide investigation continues and authorities keep appealing for public information.
  • A fundraiser for Dau had collected more than $72,000 by September 27, reflecting broad community support for the families.