Woman, 24, allegedly sexually assaulted by young boy in far north Queensland before being attacked by a group of children
Police said the 24-year-old woman was walking past the boy in the Cairns city centre when he allegedly sexually assaulted her.Police said the 24-year-old woman was walking past the boy in the Cairns city centre when he allegedly sexually assaulted her.The 24-year-old woman was also allegedly attacked by a group of juveniles in the Cairns central business district when she tried to raise the alarm on Wednesday morning.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup“No doubt a traumatic experience for the young lady,” Det Insp Kevin Goan told reporters. “The young age of the offenders is abhorrent. People are entitled to go about their business in our community.”
Officers responded to a report of an assault on the corner of Lake and Shields streets after 10am, police said.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersThe boy was arrested along with three other youths “within minutes”, with all four known to police.
The 10-year-old was charged with sexual assault, common assault and assault occasioning bodily harm while in company.
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