Australia: Arrests Made: Two 16-Year-Olds Charged with Murder in Melbourne

In Melbourne, Australia, law enforcement in Victoria reported the apprehension of two 16-year-old teenagers in connection with a recent murder. The teens are facing charges of murder, aggravated burglary, and theft.

The charges will be presented at a children’s court on a later date. Authorities discovered the lifeless body of a 33-year-old victim around 5:30 a.m. on January 13, following a report of an aggravated burglary at the victim’s residence.

The incident unfolded as the victim confronted the burglars and sustained fatal injuries. Local reports indicate that the victim was discovered deceased on a street near his home after pursuing the intruders who had broken into his unit.