Child sex offenders

Two teenagers and their pre-teen accomplices stand accused of criminal activity:

An 11-year-old boy is among four youths charged over a string of sex crimes committed against seven women during a 48-hour spree at train stations and a shopping centre south of Perth.

Sex assault squad detectives this week charged the boys, aged 11, 12, 13 and 14, with 22 offences including aggravated sexual penetration , aggravated indecent assault and stealing a motor vehicle.

Some of the boys appeared in court today:

Three children, aged 11 to 14, who are accused of molesting women during a two-day rampage in Perth's southern suburbs have appeared in court today charged with multiple sex offences.

A fourth boy, aged 12, who is alleged to have taken part in the sexual assaults was granted bail after appearing in Perth Children's Court yesterday.

These young fellows are doomed; close supervision by their parents is unlikely to help.