Teen arrested over Enfield assault

About 2.45pm on Tuesday 11 March, police were called to a home in Ward Terrrace, Enfield by reports that a teenager had been assaulted by two other males armed with a machete.

The victim, a 19-year-old Enfield man, sustained a significant injury to his right hand and was taken to hospital by ambulance.  His injury, although serious, is not considered life-threatening.

The suspects had left the scene in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

Following investigations by Youth and Street Gang Task Force investigators, a 17-year-old boy from Seaton was arrested and charged with aggravated assault cause serious harm, carry offensive weapon and theft.

Officers also allegedly recovered the victim's stolen mobile phone.

​The arrested man was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today, Tuesday 12 March.

Investigations are continuing to identify and locate the second suspect.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation or has any dashcam or CCTV footage from the area is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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