Overview
- Police now count nine boys aged 13 to 16 charged over Monday’s attack after three additional teenagers were charged on Wednesday.
- The charges include unlawful wounding, assault occasioning bodily harm, being armed in a way likely to cause fear, disorderly behaviour and one count of possessing an edged weapon.
- Court filings describe youths travelling from south of the river by train and arriving in masks with knives and an axe before chasing students and injuring a 15-year-old.
- The victim suffered wounds to his bicep and head, was treated at St John of God Midland Hospital, and has been discharged in stable condition.
- Three defendants faced Perth Children’s Court on Tuesday, with one granted bail under strict conditions and protection orders issued, as police continue reviewing CCTV and appeal for information.