Disturbing footage has emerged showing a teenage girl viciously attacking a 12-year-old boy at a weekend sports event in Sydney's northern beaches. The 14-year-old assailant was captured on video kicking and punching the young victim at John Fisher Park in North Curl Curl on Saturday, in full view of families gathered at the community netball courts.
Attack Details
The shocking video shows the teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, striking the boy's face and head repeatedly. Several adults attempted to intervene, but the girl continued her assault, even as one adult held and tried to shield the child. At one point, the teenager attempted to snatch the 12-year-old's shoulder bag, yelling, 'Give me your f***ing bag' while the boy hid behind adults.
The attack only ended when the girl joined a group of boys on e-bikes, mounting the back of one. The group then rode away as adults comforted the distressed 12-year-old.
Police Response
Northern Beaches Police attended the scene and interviewed the victim and witnesses. 'The 12-year-old was assessed at the scene; however, did not require any medical treatment,' NSW Police said in a statement. 'Following inquiries, police attended a home in Curl Curl shortly after and spoke to a 14-year-old girl before cautioning her. No further police action is expected.'
Prior Incidents
The attack comes amid growing concerns about e-bike gangs in the area. Netball officials on the Northern Beaches admitted last week they were worried for the safety of players, spectators, and officials after a group of e-bike riders rode onto the courts on May 2. That incident involved about 15 teenagers who disrupted games, threw water balloons, and harassed players, prompting police to increase their presence during matches. Northern Beaches Council has also installed additional signs around the park advising that e-bikes are banned from the netball courts.
Community Reaction
Independent Northern Beaches Councillor Vincent De Luca, who was at the park watching family members play, witnessed the commotion. 'Clearly a serious criminal offence has been committed by the girl, in company of various other out of control youths,' he said. 'The girl should be charged with assault and attempted theft. All the others should be charged with affray. NSW Police must act. If they fail to do so, this behaviour will continue.'
