Update – Assault Cairns CBD
Yesterday detectives from the Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) executed a search warrant on a Mount Sheridan home, arresting a 38-year-old man and seizing several clothing items.
The man has been charged with one count of sexual assault. His bail was denied, and he will appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court today.
Earlier: Around 5 am on Saturday, January 11, a woman was bending over to unlock a padlock to a Sheridan Street business when she was allegedly grabbed from behind by a man walking past.
The woman yelled at the man, who continued to walk. The matter was reported to the police, and an investigation commenced.
Wilful damage, Cairns CBD
A 13-year-old Edmonton girl was charged yesterday after police received two complaints of wilful damage.
At around 1 pm, the girl was with a group allegedly causing a disturbance at a municipal building when they were asked to leave.
Police allege the girl kicked over a pot plant causing the pot to break as she left.
It will be further alleged the group went to an Esplanade business and sat down at a table. The girl allegedly started using a marker pen writing on the table. With the assistance of Cairns City Safe camera operators, the girl was located by police. She was charged with two counts of wilful damage. She will appear in Cairns Childrens Court later this month.
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