Five Teens Arrested over Violent Dating App Assaults
Police say the suspects posed as dating app users and targeted 113 incidents since January 2024, with 47 arrests made statewide.
- Victoria Police arrested five males, aged 16 to 18, last week following 11 incidents involving dating apps in the Greater Dandenong area of Melbourne. The teenagers face charges including armed robbery and sexual assault.
- Offenders allegedly posed as legitimate users on online dating platforms to lure men into meetings, where victims were then assaulted, robbed, and subjected to homophobic comments. This pattern reflects a broader trend of coordinated attacks.
- Police have recorded 113 total incidents since January 2024, with 75 occurring in 2024, 27 in 2025, and 11 so far this year. To date, 47 people have been arrested statewide for similar attacks.
- Acting Inspector Jarrod Dwyer described the behavior as concerning, stating, "There is no place for it in our society and it will not be tolerated by police." The arrests demonstrate police commitment to accountability.
- Dwyer emphasized that "everyone has a right to go about their lives, meet new people and start a relationship in safety." These arrests signal intensified police focus on protecting victims from coordinated dating app attacks.
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