Serious assault, Aitkenvale
Police are investigating a serious assault incident that occurred at Aitkenvale this afternoon.
Initial inquiries indicate at about 3.35pm, a physical altercation occurred between two women at an address on Patrick Street.
During the incident, a 73-year-old woman was assaulted with a length of electrical cord prior to a nearby witness intervening.
The two woman are known to each other.
The 73-year-old woman was transported to Townsville hospital with minor facial injuries.
A 21-year-old woman is assisting police with their inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
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