Update: Robbery with violence, Kuranda

Tablelands detectives have charged a 16-year-old boy following investigations into the robbery and assault of a 47-year-old woman at Kuranda on January 14.

It will be alleged that around 4pm, the woman was walking onto a trail towards Rotary Park when she was approached by a man.

Following a brief discussion, she turned to walk back towards the road. It will be further alleged the man followed her and pushed her to the ground before punching her a number of times in the face and grabbing her handbag.

The victim sustained bruising to her face and arm.

The 16-year-old Manoora boy was charged with one count of robbery.

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