More teens arrested over alleged assault of 15yo boy

A 15-year-old boy with autism and epilepsy was brutally attacked after being lured to a meeting arranged via Snapchat near a train station in Stawell, a town about 237km northwest of Melbourne, Australia on October 5. Graphic footage shows the victim being beaten by three teenagers who stole his shoes before fleeing. The attack sparked community outrage and calls for increased CCTV surveillance. Police arrested five teenage boys, aged between 14 and 15, following the incident; they face charges including affray, robbery, recklessly causing injury, and theft. Superintendent Dan Davison stated that police would continue their investigation to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. The teenagers are expected to appear in a children's court at a later date.