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Aidan Becker, a 22-year-old off-duty security guard, tragically lost his life while protecting a 14-year-old boy from a robbery attempt at Mernda train station in Melbourne. Beckers heroic actions, which align with his selfless character, have left friends and family mourning. Three teenagers, aged 16, 17, and 18, have been charged with murder and armed robbery. A fourth suspect remains in hospital. The incident has sparked calls for tougher action against knife crime, as Victorias new laws could see young offenders face adult sentences for violent crimes. Police have praised community heroism and plan to maintain station patrols to combat rising incidents.

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