THREE teenage boys have been attacked by a gang of youths on a railway station platform in Melbourne’s southeast.

The frightening incident occurred in broad daylight at Beaconsfield station at 10am on Saturday.

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During the incident, the gang of eight youths, of African appearance, stole cash and smashed two phones belonging to the victims on the platform. Karen Kent, the mother of one of the victims, said the incident had left the boys incredibly shaken.

“It is a terrible thing to happen ... they were just waiting to catch the train into the city when a large group got off the train and attacked them,” Ms Kent said.

The gang surrounded the terrified boys before demanding they hand over phones and cash. One of the boys was slapped in the face.

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La Trobe MP Jason Wood hit out at Labor for refusing to accept there was a youth gang crisis. “If they will not admit there is a problem, it cannot be fixed and it will get worse,” the former police officer said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.