Victim calls for suspected Apex gang member to be 'kicked out' of Australia

The victim of a carjacking says a suspected Apex gang member has had enough chances, and should be kicked out of Australia.

Suspected apex gang member Isaac Gatkuoth, 19, has a criminal history running seven pages long including involvement in January's riots.

The 19-year-old is a suspected member of the apex gang. Photo: 7 News
The 19-year-old is a suspected member of the apex gang. Photo: 7 News

His Australian visa was revoked recently after he was sentenced to 14 months in youth detention for pointing a shot gun in the face of a man during a violent carjacking in Frankston in November 2015.

Daniel was a victim of that crime and told 7 News he believes Gatkuoth should be deported

"He had his chance and he ruined it," he said.

Daniel said Gatkuoth doesn't deserve another chance. Photo: 7 News
Daniel said Gatkuoth doesn't deserve another chance. Photo: 7 News

While serving that sentence Gatkuoth was convicted of criminal damage for his role in the Malmsbury Youth Training Centre riot where a guard was attacked and had his security pass stolen.

He was sentenced to two months in an adult jail.

Despite completing that sentence on Monday, yesterday his barrister made a bid in the County Court to have the jail term replaced with time in youth detention.

Gatkuoth is trying to stay in Australia. Photo: 7 News
Gatkuoth is trying to stay in Australia. Photo: 7 News

He argued the time he served in adult jail was too harsh and having it on his record lessened his chances on regaining his visa and staying in Australia.

Daniel said he has lost the right.

"Theres no other option. Why keep him here for us to pay taxes on - we should just deport him and send him away," he told 7 News.

Gatkuoth was involved in the riot at Malmsbury Youth Training Centre. Photo: 7 News
Gatkuoth was involved in the riot at Malmsbury Youth Training Centre. Photo: 7 News

The county court heard Gatkuoth fled the horrors of south Sudan and arrived in Australia with the help of his nine-year-old sister.

Judge Jane Campton described the appeal as highly artificial but agreed to have him assessed for a youth detention order.

Addressing the court, Judge Campton said: "there are consequences for good behaviour and there are consequences for bad behaviour and it's important you understand that."

A decision is expected tomorrow.