A 35-year-old woman and 16-year-old girl have been charged following an alleged assault in Cairns City last night (Saturday April 30).
Initial investigations indicate that a disturbance broke out among a group outside a Lake Street restaurant at approximately 5.20pm.
It will be alleged that a 54-year-old Cairns North woman attempted to intervene and was assaulted by some members of the group.
The woman then attempted to leave but was followed.
A 53-year-old Cairns North man tried to assist her, when it is alleged he was also assaulted.
The group then left the scene.
The 54-year-old woman suffered swelling and bruises to her head.
Cairns police attended and a 35-year-old Cranbrook woman and 16-year-old Cairns North girl were arrested a short distance away.
The 35-year-old woman has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.
Her bail was refused and she is expected to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday May 2.
The 16-year-old girl has been charged with two counts of common assault and one count of possessing dangerous drugs.
She was given bail on strict conditions, to appear before the Cairns Children’s Court.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Inspector Sonia Smith said Cairns police remain committed to keeping the CBD safe.
“We have a diverse range of high visibility assets regularly conducting proactive patrols of the Cairns Safe Night Precinct to prevent and disrupt crime,” Inspector Smith said.
“This presence allowed our officers to act immediately last night and arrest those alleged to be responsible, to be put before the courts.”
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact police.
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