Police have charged several juveniles following a disturbance at Helensvale yesterday afternoon, July 3.
Around 2.40pm, officers were called to reports of a group of juveniles involved in an altercation with a man inside a shopping centre.
It is alleged a group of six youths, aged between 11 and 13, were asked to leave a retail store due to their behaviour.
A 56-year-old man followed the group after observing their actions. After exiting the store, one girl from the group allegedly physically assaulted the man resulting in security officers becoming involved.
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 officer received minor injuries and did not require transport to hospital.
The 56-year-old man was assessed by paramedics and transported to hospital with facial injuries.
A 13-year-old Pimpama girl has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm, serious assault police and affray. She is due to appear at Southport Childrens Court on July 9.
A 12-year-old Upper Coomera boy has been charged with affray and issued a Notice to Appear at Southport Childrens Court on July 9.
Four girls aged between 11 and 13 have been all charged with affray. An 11-year-old girl was also charged with a further offence of assault. All were dealt with under provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit are reviewing CCTV footage to identify any further offences.
Investigations are continuing.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with investigators to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
