Two boys injured after being chased and run off road by ute

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 23:31 · Archive

Two 11-year-old boys riding e-scooters in Ferntree Gully were chased by a white ute and forced off the road.

Two 11-year-old boys riding e-scooters through Ferntree Gully were seriously injured after being chased and forced off the road by a white ute carrying at least three people.

Stirling Jakubowski and Courtney Nightingale were riding when the ute began following them. According to the boys, the occupants sprayed them with silly string as they passed. The vehicle then doubled back multiple times and continued to swerve at them until they lost control of their scooters and crashed.

Courtney's father Ben said his son has suffered numerous injuries and is 'really battling'. 'He's got skin grafts all over him, broken collarbone, broken finger. Most likely going to need plastic surgery,' he said. Courtney's mother Ange described the scene as 'quite horrific'. Victoria Police has been contacted for comment.

How it is being reported

• Boys chased down street and run off the road by ute in Ferntree GullyTwo boys have been left bloody and bruised after they were chased through the streets and tormented by a ute driver.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 23:02
• Boys chased down street and run off the road by ute in Ferntree GullyTwo boys have been left bloody and bruised after they were chased through the streets and tormented by a ute driver.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 23:02

In this story: Ferntree Gully · Stirling Jakubowski · Courtney Nightingale · Victoria Police · Melbourne

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