Teens robbed, assaulted by group of youths

By Kyra Gillespie

Police searching for a group of youths involved in an assault and robbery on Wednesday 30 January.

Two young males were walking through Kimberley Grove in Pakenham at around 12.20am when they were approached by a large group of youths, who made a demand for their mobile phones.

After a minor assault, the group grabbed the mobile phones and ran down Kimberley Grove in a westerly direction. The victims, an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old, say the offenders, around seven to eight males, were all of African-Australian appearance.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cardinia CIU on 59452500 or Crime Stoppers.