Katherine Youth Crime Sparks Debate | Sydney News

A stolen car careened through Katherine for hours, sparking outrage and three youth arrests—including a 13-year-old driver—while an 11-year-old is also facing court. Four others remain at large. Amid calls for a youth curfew from MP Marion Scrymgour, police reject it, citing no legal basis for such a move without declaring public disorder. Instead, they’re ramping up patrols and planning meetings with local leaders. Education Minister Jo Hersey warns of reputational damage from a curfew, urging parental responsibility and criticizing the justice system’s handling of repeat offenders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d1cf78c807cad2c