Police have charged four young people following an alleged assault in Cairns yesterday, September 22.
It will be alleged at approximately 3.15am, a verbal altercation occurred between the group and two French tourists, who was walking along Cairns Esplanade.
The group allegedly threw rocks at a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, before leaving the scene on foot.
The man sustained non-life-threatening facial injuries and was transported to Cairns Hospital for treatment.
The woman was not physically injured.
Following prompt investigations, the four young people were taken into police custody nearby a short time later.
A 14-year-old Edmonton boy has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and two counts of common assault.
An 11-year-old Trinity Beach boy has been charged with one count each of grievous bodily harm, stealing, and enter premises and commit, and two counts of common assault.
A 15-year-old Gordonvale boy has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and two counts of common assault.
A 13-year-old Cairns City boy has been charged with one count each of grievous bodily harm, and possession of a knife in public, and three counts of common assault.
All were refused bail and are due to appear at Cairns Childrens Court today, September 23.
Superintendent Monique Ralph is urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
"We take instances like this very seriously and encourage witnesses or anyone with relevant vision to immediately contact police," Superintendent Ralph said.
"Police have increased patrols in the CBD, with detectives from the Child Protection and Investigation Unit also assisting."
"We are expecting an additional boost to boots on the ground later this week as Operation Whiskey Legion prepares to deploy."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
