Seven teenagers charged with murder over deaths of two Melbourne boys
Seven teenagers have been charged with murder over the deaths of two children in Melbourne's west two weeks ago.
Dau Akueng, 15, and Chol Achiek, 12, were allegedly attacked by a group of people wielding knives and machetes shortly before 8pm on Saturday, September 6 in Cobblebank.
The pair were found critically injured about 200 metres apart, with Chol on Marble Drive and Dau on Cobble Street.
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Dau Akueng, 15, and Chol Achiek, 12, were allegedly attacked by a group of people wielding knives and machetes. Supplied
Police carried out warrants at properties about 6am today.
Police have since charged a 19-year-old Thornhill man, two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy with the murder of Akueng.
A 19-year-old Caroline Springs man, an 18-year-old Wollert man and a 16-year-old boy have been charged with the murder of Achiek.
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Tributes remain at the spots where both of the boys died. Nine
Community leader Richard Deng issued a statement thanking police hours after the arrests were made.
"Today's arrests are great news and a relief not only to the South Sudanese community but also to the wider community," Deng said.
"The arrests will renew hope and trust in Victoria Police and the government.
The community was left reeling in the wake of the boys' deaths and tributes remain at the spots where both of the boys died.
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