Two 13-year-old girls have been arrested following an incident in the New Norfolk Bus Mall just prior to 1pm yesterday.
A woman was reportedly assaulted by the girls after she confronted them for allegedly attempting to start a fire.
Police patrolling in the area responded quickly, enabling the identification of the youths involved. The youths were taken into police custody a short distance from the scene and will be proceeded against for assault and stealing offences.
Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.
Information can be provided anonymously.
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