Robbery charges, Woree: Cairns detectives yesterday charged a 17-year-old White Rock teen with one count each of robbery in company and attempted robbery.
Police allege the teen approached a 15-year-old Mount Sheridan boy at a bus stop in Charlotte Close Woree on June 6 at about 3.40pm, threatened the boy and demanded cash and his wallet. When the boy refused, it’s alleged the teen punched him in the face, splitting his lip.
It’s further alleged, the teen also threatened a 14-year-old Bentley Park boy before demanding cash. It’s alleged the boy was kicked before handing over cash and then head butted.
Both boys sustained non-life threatening injuries during the assaults.
The teen is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on June 22.
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