11yo charged over teen’s alleged bashing
Two young girls have been charged after allegedly bashing a teenager near a fastfood restaurant.
The injured teenage girl was found by police patrolling a northern suburb in Canberra at about 5.45pm on Wednesday.
She was rushed to hospital with multiple injuries.
A video was later shown to police which they allege shows two girls allegedly confining the teenage girl, before they allegedly repeatedly punched, kicked and kneed her.
They also allegedly threatened the girl with further assaults if she spoke about the allged attack.
An 11-year-old and 14-year-old girl were both charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, joint commission forcible confinement and threatening a participant in a criminal investigation.
They are scheduled to appear in the ACT Children’s Court on Thursday.
Anyone who can assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333
