Three teens charged as 16-year-old fights for life

Three teenagers have been charged over an alleged assault that has left a 16-year-old boy critically injured and on life support.

Paramedics were called to a house on Perigee Close in Doonside, in western Sydney, about 5.30pm on Wednesday where police say the boy was found unresponsive with injuries to his head and chest.

It’s believed the boy went into cardiac arrest and was taken to Westmead Hospital, where he remained on Thursday night in a critical condition and on life support.

Residents nearby reported seeing low-flying helicopters after the incident and local streets were blocked off.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on nearby Rosenthal Street, Doonside about 11.50pm on Wednesday, while a 13-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were arrested on intersecting Mikado Way about 8am on Thursday.

They were all taken to Blacktown police station where they were charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent, detaining in company with intent to get advantage occasioning actual bodily harm.

They were refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Children’s Court on Friday.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.