Update: Assault, Cairns North
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident in Cairns North yesterday during which a woman appeared to collapse after being assaulted.
It will be alleged that around 3.40pm, a 52-year-old woman collapsed on Sheridan Street near Arthur Street.
Members of the public and a passing Road Policing Officer attended and provided immediate medical assistance.
The woman was transported to Cairns Base Hospital in a critical condition.
Advice to police since is that the woman suffered a severe heart attack and is in the Intensive Care Unit.
Witnesses have told police that they had observed a woman allegedly assault her prior to her falling to the ground.
The women are known to each other.
A 23-year-old woman has been charged with one count of common assault and has been bailed to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on February 2.
Police are continuing to be updated on the woman’s condition.
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