Multiple teens charged after alleged wild brawl at Gold Coast shopping centre, man in 60s assaulted
Police swarmed the Helensvale Westfield shopping centre on the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon in response to the alleged brawl.
Footage obtained by 7 News Queensland shows the youths being marched handcuffed through the centre, escorted by police who tower over them
In a statement, Queensland Police said a 13-year-old girl from Pimpama has been charged with assault, assaulting a police officer and affray.
A 12-year-old Upper Coomera boy has been charged with affray.
Both will front Southport Childrens Court on July 9.
Police allege the six children were asked to leave a shop 'due to their behaviour', just before 2.40pm.
'A 56-year-old man followed the group after observing their actions,' a Queensland Police spokesman said.
'After exiting the store, one girl from the group allegedly physically assaulted the man, resulting in security officers becoming involved.'
The man was later taken to hospital with facial injuries.
'Police arrived a short time later and it will be alleged the same girl struck a police officer to the back of the head during attempts to restrain her.'
The police officer received minor injuries and did not need to be taken to hospital.
Police also charged four girls, aged between 11 and 13, with affray. One of those girls, aged 11, was also charged with assault.
These offences were dealt with under youth justice laws, which provides alternatives to court, including cautions and diversion programs.
'Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit are reviewing CCTV footage to identify any further offences,' a Queensland Police spokesman said.
'Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with investigators to come forward.
'Investigations are ongoing.'
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