Victoria police in talks with Sudanese leaders

Police are meeting leaders from Victoria's South Sudanese community for talks including on why young people might choose crime to get their thrills.

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Members of Melbourne's South Sudanese community gather at the meeting in this file photo. Source: SBS

Leaders from Victoria's South Sudanese community are being consulted by police who are trying to understand why young people are committing risky crimes.

South Sudanese Association of Victoria president Kot Monoah hopes the bi-monthly meetings with senior police from Melbourne's northwest will educate officers about community views.

"It makes sure that both organisations have a finger on the pulse to know the issues affecting the community at any point in time," he said in a statement on Thursday.


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