An eighth person has been charged with murder following the deaths of two boys walking home from basketball.

Twelve year old Chol Achiek and fifteen year old Dau Akueng were chased and attacked by machetes earlier this month in Melbournes NorthWest.

The tragic event sparking calls for tougher bail laws from the South Sudanese community.

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Produced By: Sarah Jensz

Featured In Story: Akol Magok – South Sudanese Community Member

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 23 September 2025