Two girls, aged 12 and 13, have been arrested following a racist and violent outburst at a Coles supermarket in Burwood, Sydney. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30pm on Tuesday, with bystanders capturing the events on video.
The footage shows the girls hurling racial slurs and throwing shopping baskets at staff and customers in the self-service area. One girl allegedly shouted, 'All of you motherf**** are putrid f***ing dogs,' while the other targeted an Uber Eats delivery worker with abuse. The younger girl was also filmed spitting towards a customer.
Police from Burwood Police Area Command launched an investigation after the video was shared on social media. The girls were arrested in Sydney's inner-west on Thursday. The 13-year-old has been charged with intimidation, common assault, and offensive language, while the 12-year-old will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
Detective Chief Superintendent Christine McDonald emphasised the importance of holding young people accountable for such behaviour. 'We want everyone in our community to feel safe,' she said, adding that the videos could have a lasting impact on the girls' futures.
A Coles spokesperson condemned the incident, praising staff for their calm response. 'Coles does not tolerate abuse or antisocial behaviour in our stores,' they said. Uber also confirmed it was investigating the footage.
