Police Arrest Teen Over Rundle Mall Assault

One teenager has been arrested, and investigations are continuing to identify a second suspect following an assault in Rundle Mall last month.

Police were called to Rundle Mall about 8.30pm on Sunday 10 November by reports of an assault.

Two men, aged in their 20s, had been approached by a group of three unknown males. One of the suspects allegedly pulled on a balaclava and punched and kicked the victims. A second suspect then ran up and allegedly coward punched one of the victims, a 28-year-old man, breaking his jaw.

A third male did not take part in the assault.

A member of the public came to their aid and the suspects ran off.

Following investigations, a 17-year-old boy from Seaton was arrested on Sunday 1 December and charged with two counts of assault.

He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on 17 January.

Investigations are continuing and police have positive lines of inquiry in relation to the outstanding suspect.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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