Robbery charges, Logan Central
Police have charged three people following investigations into an alleged assault and robbery of a taxi driver at Logan Central early this morning.
Around 1.25am three people were passengers in a taxi when the 31-year-old male driver was allegedly assaulted while he was driving and had his mobile phone stolen.
The driver managed to stop the cab and the passengers left the vehicle. When he attempted to drive away, one of the passengers allegedly threw a rock at the windscreen of the cab, causing it to shatter.
During the incident one of the passengers was struck by the taxi. A 14-year-old boy was transported to the Mater Children’s Hospital where he received treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
The driver was transported to Logan Hospital with minor injuries.
An 18-year-old Windsor man was charged with robbery in company and appeared in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today. He was remanded in custody until his next appearance on May 7.
A 14-year-old Kingston boy was charged with robbery in company and wilful damage and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A 16- year-old Woodridge girl was charged with robbery in company and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
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