Boy, 12, spoken to after aggravated robbery in Gore

A shop assistant was injured when the Sunbeam Milk Bar was held up. Photo / Google Images

A 12-year-old has been referred to Youth Aid after a group of teenage boys allegedly held up a milk bar in Gore.

A machete was used in the October 5 robbery and a shop assistant was injured.

Four teenage boys, aged 16, 14 and two aged 15, are due to appear in the Invercargill Youth Court on Friday.

The 12-year-old will be referred to youth aid.

Police thanked members of the community who provided useful information.