Family allegedly threatened by armed teen in park.

Parents who were at a Christmas party in Melbourne's Frankston North park have shared their terrifying experience of being threatened by a teenager with a gun in front of their children. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon, involved at least one of the boys who had previously been released on bail for a violent crime spree. According to police, the teens had crashed the party and were driving recklessly close to families in the park.

David Nahmias, his wife Mercy Igot, and their group of friends and children were eyewitnesses to the ordeal. Igot recalled the moment as "traumatising" and shared that the children were left in tears. Nahmias described seeing the teen wearing a black ski mask and threatening to kill their party. He said it felt like something out of a movie and the danger was palpable.

Later that day, two boys aged 15 and 16 were taken into custody by police and charged with various offences. The first incident involved them pulling over at a bus stop in Skye and demanding a 16-year-old boy's shoes and phone while wielding a machete. Just 15 minutes later, they allegedly threatened a woman with a gun in the Frankston North park. Police were able to track their escape to Frankston-Dandenong road where they had crashed their car. The teens then fled on foot and were eventually arrested in a paddock in Carrum Downs.

After being questioned by detectives, the boys were charged with multiple offences including armed robbery and weapons offences. They appeared in children's court later that afternoon where it was revealed that one of the teens was already on two counts of bail. Despite his application for bail being denied, the magistrate deemed the allegations as "shocking, serious and incredibly dangerous."

The incident has left the community shaken and concerned about the safety of their neighbourhood. Many parents have expressed their shock and fear for their children's well-being. The fact that these incidents involved teenagers has only added to the gravity of the situation. It is a reminder that even young individuals are capable of committing violent and dangerous crimes, making it crucial for parents to remain vigilant and ensure their children's safety.

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