Three Melbourne teenagers arrested over north suburb burglaries
Three teenage boys were arrested on August 28 for a series of break-ins across Melbourne's north-east.
Why it mattersYouth crime is a key election issue in Victoria. These arrests show police action. But crime data tells a mixed story: youth crime is falling while adult crime grows.
AustraliaThe case reflects Victoria's pre-election focus on youth crime after years of political tension over the issue. It comes as the state's new Premier Ben Carroll pledges a hardline approach.
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