Police investigate teen cyber bullying
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Police are investigating claims of cyber bullying against a 17-year-old boy on the New South Wales far north coast.
Officers began investigating a group formed on a social networking website earlier this week.
It is alleged the site encouraged people to injure or kill a teenager from Tweed Heads.
Police tracked down a 16-year-old boy from Banora Point and interviewed him. He has been released pending further inquiries.
In an separate case also at Tweed Heads, a dozen teenagers armed with knives allegedly abducted and attacked a 17-year-old boy last night.
Police say up to 12 teenagers armed with knives kicked in the front door of the victim's home about 7:30pm (AEST) last night.
He was allegedly bundled into a car and taken to a nearby park, where he was beaten.
He is being treated for severe facial injuries at Tweed Heads Hospital.
No-one has been arrested over the incident.
Anyone with information about either case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
