Attempted robbery, Southport
A 36-year-old Southport man was treated at Robina Hospital for a suspected broken nose after allegedly being assaulted during an attempted robbery at Southport this afternoon.
Police will allege the man was standing in Owens Lane around 2.30pm when he was approached by a man who attempted to rob him. A struggle ensued during which time the Southport man was punched several times in the head.
He managed to flee to a nearby residence and call police before going back outside and following the man.
When the pair were approaching Scarborough Street the alleged offender turned and began fighting with the victim before breaking free and fleeing back to Owens Lane where he was arrested by police a short time later.
Police charged a 22-year-old Molendinar man with two counts of attempted robbery with actual violence. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow, December 1.
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