World · East Asia & Pacific · 14 hrs ago

13-year-old arrested after alleged bottle shop theft and assault in Sydney

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in Sydney’s south-west.

He is accused of stealing from a bottle shop and assaulting staff.

Police allege he stormed the shop.

The available information does not say what was stolen or whether anyone was injured.

It also does not identify the shop or say when the boy will appear in court.

The arrest means the allegations are now part of a police investigation.

No further steps in the case are stated.

Sources

SMH · 14 hrs ago