Police have charged three teenagers over the serious assault of two brothers on a train last night.
Around 10pm last night, the brothers, aged 18 and 25, boarded a train at St Marys Railway Station to travel to Rooty Hill.
The pair sat down in one of the carriages and was then approached by a group of teenagers who demanded a cigarette. The group then assaulted the two men.
The younger man managed to get off the train at Mt Druitt and walk to nearby licensed club where he alerted security staff.
He was treated at the scene and taken to Nepean Hospital with deep facial lacerations and bruising.
The other victim was found by rail staff on the train when it reached Rooty Hill Station.
The man was suffering a broken nose, facial cuts, a swollen upper lip and his two front teeth had been knocked out.
Police from Mt Druitt Local Area Command responded and quickly arrested three teenagers at Werrington Railway Station.
The three males, aged 16, were taken to Mt Druitt Police Station where their clothes were seized as exhibits.
Police then charged the three with two counts of aggravated assault with intent to rob causing grievous bodily harm.
They have been refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Children’s Court today.
Anyone witnesses should contact Mt Druitt Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
