Two teenage boys have been arrested at a Sydney school over an alleged attempted kidnapping in Eastwood. Police say four unknown males attempted to kidnap a 36-year-old man from his home on Thursday. The man sustained minor injuries to his leg and arm and was taken to hospital in stable condition.
Shortly after the incident, police located two boys nearby. During a search, officers allegedly found balaclavas, surgical gloves, duct tape, and a knife. The pair, both aged 17, were initially charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of others, affray, and disguising their faces with intent to commit an offence. One of the boys also faced a charge of possession of a knife in a public place.
Both were granted bail to appear before a children's court later in June. However, just days later, they were arrested again at their Sydney high school. They now face additional charges: kidnapping with intent to cause serious bodily harm, assaulting a person as part of a criminal group, and participating in the activities of a criminal group. They were refused bail and are scheduled to appear before a children's court on Wednesday.
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
