Shock update after shopkeeper’s death
Police allege a group of youths allegedly stole clothing
from a nearby shop and were pursued by a worker on August 1.
When Mr Truong went to help, police allege he was set
upon, dragged to the ground and repeatedly struck.
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died
on August 5.
Shock update after shopkeeper’s death
The 12-year-old boy had faced allegations including
violent disorder, intentionally causing serious injury, affray and
intentionally causing injury.
But prosecutors on Thursday accepted they could not
overcome the legal presumption that children under 14 may not fully understand
the serious wrongfulness of their actions.
Shock update after shopkeeper’s death
In a statement, police confirmed the withdrawal of the
boy’s charges followed legal advice.
“Advice from the DPP confirmed that there are no
reasonable prospects of conviction in relation to this accused due to the
presumption at law that a child who is 12 or 13 is not criminally responsible
for their actions,” the statement read.
“The family of the victim has been notified and we will
continue to support them throughout this process. Our thoughts are with them
today.”
The decision means the case now continues against three
other young people over the incident that left Mr Truong dead days after he
suffered catastrophic head injuries.
Shock update after shopkeeper’s death
One 15-year-old boy remains charged with manslaughter, a
charge laid after Mr Truong died in hospital.
Two 14-year-old girls remain before the court on charges
including affray, violent disorder, intentionally causing serious injury and
intentionally causing injury.
Another boy, aged 13, previously had his charges
withdrawn after further investigation.
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