- Two teenagers have appeared in court over an alleged bashing of students
- Two Chinese international students were waiting at a Canberra bus stop
- They were allegedly assaulted after they were asked if they had any cigarettes
Two teenagers have appeared in court over an alleged bashing of Chinese students at a bus stop after they refused to hand over cigarettes.
The teenagers appeared at the ACT Children’s Court in Canberra on Friday over the alleged attack.
Two Chinese international students were waiting at the Woden bus stop about 7.30pm on Monday when they were approached by two teenagers.
Two teenagers have appeared in court over an alleged bashing of Chinese students at a bus stop after they refused to hand over cigarettes
The teenagers appeared at the ACT Children’s Court in Canberra on Friday over the alleged attack
Friends of the two students told the ABC the teenagers asked for cigarettes, and when they were turned down the alleged attack occurred.
One of the boys had cuts and bruises on his face as a result.
In response to the alleged assault ACT Police have increased patrols in and around bus interchanges in the territory.
Police said they have also met with Chinese community leaders, students, carers and parents.
They advised people to walk in well-lit areas where possible, to be aware of their surroundings and to give away their possessions if approached by strangers as ‘it is not worth being injured’.
Friends of the two students told the ABC the teenagers asked for cigarettes, and when they were turned down the alleged attack occurred
In response to the alleged assault ACT Police have increased patrols in and around bus interchanges in the territory
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