Two women from Lockhart River, aged 19 and 20, have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a boy and girl in the remote Cape York community on 27 March. Photo: Supplied.
A pair of women from the eastern Cape York community of Lockhart River have been arrested following an alleged vicious attack on a boy and girl late last month.
Police allege that at about 10:30am on 27 March, a 19-year-old Lockhart River woman, 20-year-old Lockhart River woman and a group of other people intentionally surrounded a 17-year-old Lockhart River girl and 16-year-old Lockhart River boy on Ilway Street.
The 19-year-old and 20-year old, along with the group, allegedly assaulted the two victims, knocking them to the ground while repeatedly kicking and punching them.
The 17-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy both received injuries requiring treatment at the Lockhart River health clinic.
Police were informed of the incident and shortly after located and arrested the 19-year-old woman and the 20-year-old woman.
The 19-year-old woman was charged with one count of assaults occasioning bodily harm while armed or in company.
The 20-year-old woman was charged with two counts of assaults occasioning bodily harm while armed or in company.
Both women are due to appear at the Lockhart River Magistrates Court on 11 April.
Any members of the public with information about the alleged incident are asked to contact Lockhart River police or call Policelink on 13 14 44 and quote reference number QP2500530036.
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