Homicide detectives have filed additional murder charges against all eight individuals previously implicated in the deaths of two young males in Melbourne's outer suburbs last September.
Dau Akueng, aged 15, and Chol Achiek, aged 12, were found with serious injuries a short distance apart in Cobblebank, an area in Melbourne's outer north-west. The discovery occurred after they had reportedly been walking home from a basketball match. Bystanders rendered assistance, but both individuals died at the scene.
Initial charges were laid in September of the previous year. A Thornhill resident and four teenage males were charged in connection with Mr. Akueng's death. Separately, a Caroline Springs resident, a Wollert resident, and a teenage male were charged in connection with Mr. Achiek's death.
On Wednesday, police announced further charges. All eight individuals previously charged now face charges related to both alleged murders. Authorities did not provide specific details regarding the reasons for these additional charges, stating they are part of the ongoing investigation into the deaths.
All eight individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in court at a date yet to be specified.