The Fire Within: A Glimpse into Melbourne's Youth Crime Crisis The recent drama at a children's courtroom, where a 16 year old accused of arson was restrained after refusing to leave the dock, highlights the depths of frustration and desperation among young offenders in Melbourne.
This incident is just one manifestation of a larger issue: the growing problem of youth crime in Australia's second largest city.
The case against HA centers on his alleged involvement in the arson of an 80 Proof liquor warehouse in Keysborough. The damage bill for this single attack stands at over $1.