Two teenage girls charged after British tourist stabbed in Cairns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

Two teenage girls have been charged after a 25-year-old British tourist was stabbed in the leg during a fight in central Cairns.

Two teenagers have been charged after allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old British tourist during a fight between two groups in central Cairns. The brawl took place on Spence Street near the corner of Grafton Street in Cairns City at about 9.40pm on Monday. The tourist was stabbed in the leg and taken to Cairns Base Hospital with serious injuries, though she has since been discharged. Another man involved in the fight also sustained a head injury.

A 15-year-old was charged with one count of assault occasioning bodily harm and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. A 16-year-old girl was charged with three counts of common assault. Both teenagers are due to face a children's court on 21 October. Police arrested four teenagers nearby shortly after the incident.

Detective Acting Inspector Matthew Hogan said the tourist's injuries were 'significant' and that police were continuing to investigate what started the fight. 'We're still talking to the victims and witnesses to try and really get to the bottom of what started all this and how it's flared up so quickly into serious injuries,' he said. Bystanders and nearby security guards provided assistance before police and ambulance officers arrived at the scene.

How it is being reported

• Two teenage girls charged after British tourist stabbed in alleged brawl in CairnsA fight between two groups allegedly broke out in the Queensland city, leaving a female British tourist with serious injuries.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 21:20
• Two teenage girls charged after British tourist stabbed in alleged brawl in CairnsA fight between two groups allegedly broke out in the Queensland city, leaving a female British tourist with serious injuries.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 21:20

In this story: British · Cairns · Spence Street · Grafton Street · Cairns Base Hospital · Matthew Hogan

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