Teenage girls 'violently assaulted' in Auckland robbery
Two teenage girls were violently assaulted and robbed by a group of youths in Takapuna, Auckland. Police have identified most of the suspects, aged 12 to 17, and are currently considering potential charges.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding youth crime and public safety in urban New Zealand.
Police are investigating after two teenage girls were allegedly violently assaulted by a larger group of girls in a robbery in Auckland's Takapuna last night.
Police say they have identified most of the youths involved, who are aged between 12 and 17.
"The two young victims were hanging out with the group around Takapuna for around an hour on Saturday evening,
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