Boy charged after bottle shop raid and assault in Sydney

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 12:24 · Archive

Five youths allegedly raided a bottle shop in southwest Sydney, assaulting the owner and her son, with one boy charged and four others being sought.

Five youths allegedly raided The Bottle-O bottle shop at Narellan Vale on Holdsworth Drive in southwest Sydney at approximately 6.05pm on Saturday. Police say the group targeted the store to steal alcohol, with CCTV capturing them entering the premises. One youth covered the lower half of his face with his shirt whilst two others wore hoodies.

Store owner Guo told media she recognised the signs of trouble immediately. When she moved to the entrance to prevent them entering without an adult, the group allegedly pushed past and prevented her from shutting the door. Her 20-year-old son Santiago came to assist and was struck in the face during the confrontation. He reported his left eye was punched, leaving his vision blurred and causing a severe headache. Guo sustained minor injuries after being pushed during the incident. Members of the public intervened after hearing Guo scream, and the situation spilled outside the store.

A 13-year-old boy was stopped outside the shop and subsequently arrested by police. Four other youths remain being sought by authorities in connection with the alleged raid and assault.

How it is being reported

• Boy charged and four others wanted after alleged theft and assault at The Bottle-O Narellan ValeA southwest Sydney family is living on edge after a group of youths allegedly raided their bottle shop and assaulted a mother and son.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 11:59
• Boy charged and four others wanted after alleged theft and assault at The Bottle-O Narellan ValeA southwest Sydney family is living on edge after a group of youths allegedly raided their bottle shop and assaulted a mother and son.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 11:59

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