BRISBANE – Four teenagers are facing serious legal charges in Australia after allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 17-year-old boy in a violent incident north of Brisbane. The victim was reportedly subjected to a terrifying ordeal involving physical assault and the use of a taser.

The Ordeal: A Trap in the Early Hours

The incident unfolded around 2:30 AM on Friday in Petrie. According to Queensland Police, the victim was approached on Young Street by a suspect asking to use his phone to book a ride. Moments later, a red Kia Rio hatchback pulled up, and the boy was forced into the vehicle by four individuals.

Assault and Robbery

While held against his will, the teenager was repeatedly kicked, punched, and shocked with a handheld taser. The attackers eventually dropped him off on the side of a road, where he was further assaulted and robbed of his personal belongings before the group fled the scene.

Legal Consequences and Police Appeal

The victim was found by a passerby who assisted him in returning home. Authorities confirmed his injuries were non-life-threatening. The suspects have been charged with:

  • Armed Robbery
  • Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture
  • Possession of Dangerous Drugs/Items

Police are urging the individual who helped the victim, as well as any witnesses with dashcam or CCTV footage from the Petrie area, to come forward immediately.