Police update: Wounding at Bowen

Detectives have charged two males after an alleged wounding incident in Bowen on Saturday night, November 4.

It will be alleged at 8:30pm, a disturbance occurred between a group of people near the intersection of Herbert Street and George Street.

During the altercation, an 18-year-old Bowen man sustained four puncture wounds to his back. He was airlifted to the Townsville University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both from Bowen, have been charged with grievous bodily harm and will appear in Bowen Childrens Court today.

Earlier media release:

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