Saturday, December 16, 2006

Police charge 13 year over violent attack

A 13-YEAR-old boy has been charged with violently robbing a youth in north Queensland.

Police said two boys targeted a 17-year-old boy who was riding his bike near a Townsville skate park about 12.30am (AEST) yesterday.

They stopped him at Riverway Drive in Thuringowa, demanded his iPod and earphones, and attacked him when he refused to hand them over.

Nearby police officers detained one person after a foot chase but a second person escaped.

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with robbery with violence and assault occasioning bodily harm in company.

He is due to appear at the Townsville Children's Court on December 20.

Police are seeking a second person believed responsible.

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