Teens in Invercargill Court for Alleged Burglary Linked to Dating App
Teens accused of using gay dating app to target Invercargill victim appear in court
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Four teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with attempted burglary after allegedly using a gay dating app to target a victim in Invercargill, New Zealand. They appeared in Youth Court, where their lawyers argued that the charges were excessive. The arrests stemmed from a police investigation into violent assaults in the area.
- 01The teens are charged with burglary with a weapon.
- 02The incident occurred in Invercargill, New Zealand.
- 03Lawyers for the teens plan to negotiate with police to reduce the charges.
- 04The arrests followed a police investigation into four violent assaults.
- 05The alleged offenses occurred during the weekend of May 8.
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Invercargill's Youth Court witnessed the appearance of four teenagers, aged 15 and 16, who are accused of attempting to force their way into a victim's home after allegedly using a gay dating app to target him. The teens face charges of burglary with a weapon, a charge their lawyers argue is excessive for the alleged offenses. They intend to discuss the possibility of reducing the charges with police. This case follows a police investigation into a series of violent and unprovoked assaults that occurred in the city during the weekend of May 8, raising concerns about safety in the community.
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The case raises concerns about safety and the use of dating apps among youth in Invercargill.
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