Nine individuals were arrested following the discovery of a 17-year-old boy who had been assaulted and tied to a tree in Townsville. The incident occurred on July 18 when a jogger found the victim in bushland. Three suspects have since been charged with offenses including torture. A 13-year-old boy, a 35-year-old woman, and a 14-year-old girl have faced charges, with the latter two remaining in custody. Investigations are ongoing, with six additional arrests made but no charges yet filed.
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