Police have charged a further three youths after three people were allegedly assaulted during an attempted robbery in Mooloolaba on Saturday, August 12.
It will be alleged around 6.30pm on Saturday, a group of approximately 10 teenagers entered a River Esplanade establishment and stole drinks from a fridge.
Two shop assistants, a 23-year-old Maroochydore man and a 27-year-old Maroochydore man, tried to intervene and were allegedly pushed to the ground and assaulted by the group.
A 71-year-old Golden Beach man was also allegedly assaulted when he tried to help.
All three were transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Earlier, a 14-year-old Sippy Downs boy was taken into police custody and is being dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Since then, a 15-year-old Sippy Downs boy, 15 year-old Palmview boy and 15-year-old Buderim girl have also been charged and are being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
Assault appeal, Mooloolaba – Sunshine Coast (mypolice.qld.gov.au)
Quote this reference number: QP2301333868
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
