Fourteen year old to face court for forcible confinement

A 14-year-old girl will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning (Thursday, 17 October 2019) charged with offences including forcible confinement.

About 8pm on Tuesday, 15 October 2019, police attended a residence in Lyneham following reports the occupant had been kidnapped.

Police spoke with witnesses, who reported seeing the victim being assaulted by a group of people.

The alleged offenders were identified and arrested a short time later in a neighbouring residence, while the victim was located in Civic on Wednesday, 16 October.

One of the alleged offenders, a 14-year-old girl, has been charged with forcible confinement, aggravated burglary and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Investigations into the involvement of the other alleged offenders remains ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6449137. Information can be provided anonymously.

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