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William Ton

DNA sample warning after girl's alleged murder

Layla Jeffrey, 13, was found dead inside a home in western Victoria in July. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

An accused teen murderer has been warned to comply with an order for his DNA or risk having it taken by force.

A children's court magistrate on Friday told the boy, 16, that police could use reasonable force to obtain his DNA if he resists.

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