Five girls and one young woman have been arrested after a violent brawl began inside Northland Shopping Centre, the latest in a string of incidents at the Melbourne mall.
Four girls aged 12, 14, 16 and 17, along with a 18‑year‑old Coburg North woman, were taken into custody.
Police interviewed the 18‑year‑old, along with the 16 and 17‑year‑old, who are expected to be charged on summons.
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Four girls aged 12 16 and 17, along with a 18‑year‑old Coburg North woman, were taken into custody.
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Five girls and one young woman have been arrested after a violent brawl began inside Northland Shopping Centre, the latest in a string of incidents at the Melbourne mall.
Victoria Police said officers were patrolling the Preston centre’s food court on Friday night when they saw a group fighting.
Four girls aged 12, 14, 16 and 17, along with a 18‑year‑old Coburg North woman, were taken into custody.
The 14‑year‑old suffered injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police interviewed the 18‑year‑old, along with the 16 and 17‑year‑old, who are expected to be charged on summons.
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