Robbery with violence charges, Kingston
Logan detectives have charged two men following two alleged robberies in Kingston on June 3 and 4.
Just after 10pm on Friday three men were approached by a group of three males at Kingston Railway Station.
Police will allege the group demanded the trio empty their pockets before assaulting them, taking their wallets, phones and some cash.
The group then fled the scene along Jacaranda Avenue.
A 19-year-old man from Thorneside was transported to Logan Hospital with a suspected broken jaw.
An 18-year-old man from Waterford and a 17-year-old man from Kingston were treated at the scene for bruising to their faces and necks.
Police will further allege at around 10pm on Saturday the same group approached two men on the platform of Kingston Railway Station and demanded they empty their pockets.
It will be alleged the group then assaulted the men before stealing their phones and bank cards.
An 18-year-old Waterford West man and an 18-year-old Kingston man received minor facial injuries during the incident but were not transported to hospital.
Police subsequently conducted patrols of the area and took six people into custody.
A 20-year-old man from Woodridge has been charged with two counts of robbery with violence.
A 19-year-old Logan Central man has been charged with two counts of robbery with violence.
Both men are due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Courts on June 6.
Investigations are continuing.
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