Two 17-year-olds charged with assault following search warrants in Cranbrook

Two 17-year-old males were arrested on assault charges on Wednesday after Cranbrook police executed search warrants in the Great Southern town. The pair have been charged with aggravated burglary and commit, assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault after allegedly forcing entry into a Cranbrook property on Wednesday, November 1. Cranbrook police investigating officer Cat McFadyean said the pair were known to the occupants of the property, one of whom sustained injuries during the incident. Police also allege that they found cannabis and drug paraphernalia during their search of the property. “All the occupants of the house, where we conducted the search warrant, were in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia,” she said. “But they are eligible for cannabis prevention and diversion programs. “If they do not comply within 28 days then they will be referred to juvenile justice teams. “It’s concerning that every one of them was in possession of cannabis but it’s pleasing to know we do have diversion programs.” The pair will appear at Katanning Children’s Court on December 12.