Detectives have charged two people following an alleged armed robbery in Ashburton yesterday.
It is alleged a 16-year-old Glen Iris boy of Greek descent was approached on High Street around 2pm, with Nine reporting that one of the men allegedly attempted to grab the boy’s bag before assaulting him with a sharp object.
The young boy was taken to Alfred Hospital suffering from non-life-threatening injuries and is, according to reports, in a stable condition.
A 16-year-old Balwyn North boy has been charged with armed robbery, intentionally cause injury, assault with a weapon and other offences.
He was remanded to appear before a Children’s Court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Ashburton man has since been charged with robbery and attempt to obtain property by deception.
He was bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 16 February 2022.
