Assault charge, Bowen
Bowen Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old local woman after an alleged assault on a 24-year-old female backpacker who was sun bathing on a beach at Santa Barbara Parade, Bowen earlier this month.
It will be alleged that around 1pm on November 4, the 17-year-old woman assaulted the backpacker with a stick.
The victim had surgery for a facial injury as a result of the assault.
Detective Inspector, Mackay District Nikki Colfs said it is uncommon to have assaults occur in the park areas and beaches at Bowen.
“The offender was located and charged on Wednesday morning as a result of the valuable assistance provided by the media and members of the public. We’d like to thank those that came forward and provided information in relation to the investigation of this offence.” Detective Inspector Colfs said
Local police have maintained regular patrols of all public areas including beaches around Bowen to prevent offences of this nature occurring.
The 17-year-old Bowen woman was charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in the Bowen Magistrate’s Court on December 15.
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