Monday, 23 April 2012 08:24:08 PM
Police have arrested and charged three teenagers and three adults in relation to the assault and robbery of passengers travelling on a train between Sydney and Rockdale.
About 12.30am today (Monday 23 April 2012), the group of six, ranging in ages from 14 to 18, allegedly robbed a number of passengers who were travelling on a train between Sydney and Rockdale.
A 29-year-old man, suffered a fractured cheekbone and nose during the robbery as well as burns from a lit cigarette. He was taken to St George Hospital for treatment.
A second male victim also suffered burns to the face during the alleged robbery.
The group is also alleged to have committed two robberies earlier in the evening.
Police were alerted to the incidents and stopped the group about 12.45am today (Monday 23 April 2012), a short distance from Rockdale Railway Station.
Four males and two females were arrested and taken to St George Police Station and charged with a number of robbery and assault-related offences.
A 17-year-old girl from Port Kembla was refused bail and will appear in Bidura Children’s Court on 4 June 2012.
A 14-year-old boy also from Port Kembla was refused bail and will appear in Sutherland Children’s Court tomorrow (Tuesday 24 April 2012).
A 16-year-old girl from Unanderra was also refused bail and will appear in Bidura Children’s Court tomorrow (Tuesday 24 April 2012).
Three men, two aged 18, and one aged 19 were also charged. All three will appear in Kogarah Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 24 April 2012). |