Police from Brisbane Water Police District have conducted Operation Peninsula Precinct, focused on juvenile violence and anti-social behaviour, after numerous violent incidents were captured and circulated on social media.
It resulted in the arrest of five youths who were subsequently charged with various offences including Affray, Intimidation, Malicious Damage and Aggravated Break and Enter.
Each were granted strict bail conditions including curfew, non-association and place restriction from certain areas within the Peninsula area.
A further six youths were dealt with under the Young Offenders Act for various offences including Assault, Malicious Damage, Affray, Fail to Comply with Police Direction and other offences.
Police worked together with relevant schools, parents, guardians and the community to achieve results.
Investigations remain ongoing, with further legal action anticipated in relation to social media footage obtained.
Source:
Brisbane Water Police