Papuan Compound

One of the young women fought against the group of boys, numbering over 10, and was stabbed in the leg and left behind. The other was taken out of the premises but was saved by a member of the group.

Lae metropolitan superintendent, Chris Kunyanban, said suspects have been identified while arrests are yet to be made.

“A lot of youths were involved – way below 25 years of age,” stated chief superintendent Kunyanban.

The girl, believed to be seven years of age, was in their makeshift haus kuk when the crane overturned next door and crashed through the Lae Biscuit compound and onto the roof of the haus kuk, allegedly landing on her back.

Delos St resident, Priscilla James, said the shocked child managed to crawl out through a space in the debris.