Teen charged over stabbing of 13-year-old in Wollongong CBD
A 13-year-old was stabbed in the stomach and shoulder during a fight in Wollongong's CBD on October 29.
Emergency services rushed to Burelli Street near Corrimal Street around 7:15pm on Thursday, October 29, after reports of a stabbing. Officers found a 13-year-old with stab wounds to his stomach and shoulder.
Paramedics treated him at the scene and took him to hospital in stable condition. A 13-year-old boy was arrested on October 30 and charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and affray.
He was initially refused bail but granted conditional bail at Children's Court the next day. The case will return to court in December.
- Stab wounds to stomach and shoulder
- Victim's wounds
- Burelli Street, Wollongong CBD
- Incident location
- October 29 around 7:15pm
- When it happened
Why it mattersYouth violence in city centres puts other young people at risk and raises questions about safety and supervision in public spaces.
AustraliaViolent incidents involving teenagers in Australian city centres highlight ongoing concerns about youth safety and crime prevention in towns and suburbs.
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