Teenager who allegedly tried to force way on to Jetstar flight in Victoria charged with attempted hijacking

The 17-year-old was originally charged with 12 Victorian offences but is now facing further federal charges

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A 17-year-old boy who allegedly tried to force his way on to a Jetstar flight at Victoria's second largest airport with a shotgun earlier this month, before being dramatically overpowered by passengers, is facing fresh commonwealth charges including attempted hijacking.

Police allege the boy climbed through a hole in a fence at Avalon airport, near Geelong, on 6 March before making his way on foot to the aircraft at about 2.20pm.

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