12-year-old boy arrested in Adelaide for carrying machete in pants
A 12-year-old boy was arrested in Adelaide's Rundle Mall on Wednesday after allegedly walking with a 53cm machete hidden in his pants. Police observed him on CCTV and apprehended him on Grenfell Street, where they also found a balaclava. He is scheduled to appear in Youth Court alongside two other boys also involved in the incident.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 10:41 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 10:50 UTC
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