Teen arrested after assault on girl in Alfredton playground
A 16-year-old boy arrested after a primary school-aged girl was assaulted on Sunday evening.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested over an alleged assault on a primary school-aged girl in Alfredton on Sunday night. The victim was attacked at a playground near Nylon Road about 8pm on October 18.
The teenager is believed to have been known to the girl and fled on foot after the assault. The girl suffered non-life threatening facial injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police arrested the teenager nearby and questioned him. Anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 16 years old
- Suspect age
- About 8pm on October 18
- Incident time
- Playground near Nylon Road, Alfredton
- Location
- Non-life threatening facial injuries
- Injury type
Why it mattersAn urgent local safety matter calling for information from the community.
AustraliaHighlights safety concerns at public playgrounds across regional Victoria.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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