A 17-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy and a 15-year-old Tarneit boy have been charged with murder over the death of a 16-year-old boy in Reservoir earlier this month.
The teens were among were among seven people arrested by police on Wednesday, March 23, over the incident on Sunday, March 13.
A 17-year-old Taylors Hill boy, a 13-year-old Meadow Heights boy, a 14-year-old Meadow Heights boy and a 16-year-old Yarraville boy have all also been charged with murder.
They are all expected to face a children’s court on Thursday, March 24.
A 17-year-old Clifton Hill girl has been released pending further inquiries, police said.
The arrests follow the death of Declan Cutler after he was allegedly assaulted and stabbed.
Emergency services were called to Elizabeth Street just before 2.30am, however Declan died at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward to police.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
