Police arrest teen after assault on North Terrace, South Australia

A teenager was arrested after an assault in the city this afternoon.

Police were called to North Terrace, Adelaide, about 2.45pm on Tuesday 22 October after a young woman was assaulted near the corner of Gawler Place.

The 20-year-old victim was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious facial injuries.

The suspect left with a group of people prior to police arrival, but was allegedly tracked down via the CCTV camera network.

After a brief foot chase, the 15-year-old girl from Northfield was arrested and charged with assault cause harm. She was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Anyone who witnessed this incident who has not yet spoken to police can provide their details via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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