Assault and robbery, Fortitude Valley

Police have charged two 20-year-old women after man was assaulted and robbed in Fortitude Valley last night.

It will be alleged that around 11pm, a 24-year-old man was in Brunswick Street when he was approached by the two women who asked for a cigarette. When he declined, one of the women has taken his mobile phone.

It is further alleged that when he has asked for the phone back that both women have assaulted him.

The 24-year-old man sustained minor injuries and did not require medical assistance.

A 20-year-old Alderley woman and a 20-year-old South Brisbane woman have been charged with one count each of assault. They are both due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 8.

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