Robbery and assault, Caboolture
Police have charged a 23-year-old man following an investigation into an alleged robbery in Caboolture overnight.
It will be alleged at about 12:30am the man arrived at Matthew Terrace in a taxi and a verbal dispute occurred when he refused to pay for the fare.
The dispute escalated to a physical altercation where it will be alleged the man stole the 49-year-old driver’s mobile phone and punched him in the face.
Another man came to assist the driver and it will be alleged he was also assaulted before the man kicked the taxi causing damage.
Police arrived shortly after and arrested the man.
The 49-year-old driver and 54-year-old man sustained minor injuries during the incident.
The man from Caboolture South has been charged with one count each of robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and wilful damage.
He is due to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 8.
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