Maroubra Feared Again: Teen Girls Wield Violence

Maroubra, a beachside Sydney suburb, is once again gripped by fear as teenage girl gangs engage in violent street fights. These groups reportedly stage brutal assaults, filming them for social media to gain popularity and online "clout." The disturbing trend has replaced the notoriety of the former Bra Boys surf gang, transforming the community back into a place of apprehension.

A recent violent incident on Maroubra Bridge on January 31 left a 14-year-old girl hospitalized with critical injuries, including a collapsed lung. Witness Ashlee Donohue described the attack as "horrific," with the victim being surrounded and assaulted while defenseless. The perpetrators, described as young girls, filmed the entire event, with Ms. Donohue emphasizing the need for parents to address such behavior and for laws to adapt to the consequences of social media on youth.

Similar assaults, occurring in broad daylight in streets, parks, and shopping centers, have been documented. Some attackers, dressed in clubbing attire, taunt others into fighting, highlighting the planned and shocking nature of these encounters. The incidents raise questions about the legal ramifications for those who film and encourage violence, especially when security and bystanders do not intervene, as seen in a mall food court assault.