Queensland Police have charged a further three youths after they say three people – including a 71-year-old man – were assaulted during an attempted robbery in Mooloolaba last weekend.
It will be alleged by Police that at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, a group of around 10 teenagers entered a River Esplanade establishment and stole drinks from a fridge.
“Two shop assistants, a 23-year-old Maroochydore man and a 27-year-old Maroochydore man, tried to intervene and were allegedly pushed to the ground and assaulted by the group,” Queensland Police said in a statement.
“A 71-year-old Golden Beach man was also allegedly assaulted when he tried to help.
“All three were transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.”
Earlier, a 14-year-old Sippy Downs boy was taken into police custody and is being dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Since then, a 15-year-old Sippy Downs boy, 15 year-old Palmview boy and 15-year-old Buderim girl have also been charged and are being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
