Several outlets report that a teenage boy has been arrested and charged after an alleged abduction of a 17-year-old girl outside a school in Melbourne’s south-east. The incident is described as occurring near Keysborough Secondary College in the area of Springvale South, with one report noting Keysborough and another placing the location within south-east Melbourne more generally. According to the accounts, the girl was allegedly approached and forced into a vehicle, as she arrived at or walked to school. One outlet reports that authorities allege the motive includes forcing her to marry him, while another states that the motive is not yet known.
The accused is described as a teen, with at least one report identifying him as 18-year-old Ayom Deng and another describing the suspect as 15-year-old. All reports agree that he is in custody following the incident and faces charges relating to abduction. The case is now before the courts, where further details are expected as proceedings develop.
