Drug counselling ordered for 16-year-old

A 16-year-old, who has learning problems and an IQ level of 57, was released on probation today for a spate of crimes on condition that he obtained drug addiction counselling and psychiatric treatment.

The boy has pleaded guilty at the Children’s Court to 30 charges which included motor theft, criminal damage, assault, theft, possessing drugs for sale or supply, threats to cause criminal damage and trespassing.