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Pair charged over home invasion

March 8, 2024 7:08 am in by
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Two teenagers have been charged over a home invasion at Little River.

A 73-year-old woman was allegedly attacked in her home on Rothwell Street in the early hours of Tuesday.

Police allege the teenagers were armed with machetes and a gun when they demanded cash from the victim, who suffered minor injuries.

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A 47-year-old woman and 17-year-old boy also at home during the incident were not physically hurt.

A 17-year-old Wyndham Vale boy and an 18-year-old Queensland man are facing charges including aggravated home invasion.

Detectives say the Wyndham Vale boy has also been charged over an alleged stabbing in Werribee on January 29.

He will face a children’s court at a later date.

The Queensland man was remanded to face a Melbourne court today.

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