I’ve been asked by a supporter Michael, to share this petition asking the NSW government to crack down on youth crime. . The victim was Michael’s granddaughter and he is understandably very upset at the violence inflicted upon her. The increasing violence in our communities. especially that inflicted by our youth is just another symptom of a country in decline. We wish Michael and his family a speedy recovery from this traumatic event. The link is in comments below. ••••••••••••••••••• “In shocking footage obtained by news.com.au, the group of young people wearing bikinis and board shorts can be seen marching to a tram stop near Newcastle beach, before charging down the street and cornering two girls outside an office. The girls were penned in by railings, glass doors and surrounded by dozens of kids as they were attacked, with the assailants recorded hitting them multiple times in the head. One boy could be seen standing on the railing filming himself selfie-style as the savage attack unfolded behind him, apparently revelling in the disturbing scene. Police have been investigating the brawl and identified the alleged instigator, a 12-year-old girl, but have privately told the victims’ families not to expect harsh penalties due to her age. “It’s not enough; we need to do more to protect our kids,” Jess said. “I just feel like kids aren’t held accountable; they’re never going to stop because they know that they’re protected by their age.” The fact that the entire incident was filmed and shared online has been especially galling for the family, with Jess saying it seemed like violence had become entertainment for kids. “I wanted to see (the footage) so that I knew what had happened, but I was in tears watching it,” she said. “It was awful.”