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Teen charged over Melbourne CBD crash wants to plead guilty, court hears

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Silva, K. (2026, October 19). Teen charged over Melbourne CBD crash wants to plead guilty, court hears. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-19/teenager-court-charged-over-crash-flinders-street/107282426

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A 16-year-old boy appeared in children's court after hitting and injuring a 57-year-old pedestrian with a stolen car near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne on October 11. The teenager expressed his intent to plead guilty to the charges, though his lawyer advised him to proceed cautiously before making a plea.

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In a recent incident, a 16-year-old boy appeared in children's court to face charges related to hitting and injuring a pedestrian with a stolen car in the Melbourne CBD on October 11. The crash occurred near Flinder Street Station, resulting in injuries to a 57-year-old woman. During the hearing, the teenager stated he wants to plead guilty but was advised by his lawyer to be more cautious before officially entering a plea.

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Teen charged over crash near Melbourne Marathon wants to plead guilty, court hears In short: A teenage boy has told a children's court he wants to plead guilty to charges relating to hitting a pedestrian in a stolen car in the Melbourne CBD.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19

2026-10-19 · ABC News (AU)

Teen charged over Melbourne CBD crash wants to plead guilty, court hears · mixed framing

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he → charge → CBD

A 57-year-old woman was injured on October 11 when the 16-year-old allegedly crashed into her near Flinder Street Station. uncertain

old → injure → Station

The boy's lawyer told his client they should talk "more carefully" before he enters a plea. asserted

he → tell → plea