Police have charged a teenage boy following the alleged sexual assault of a 26-year-old woman in Cairns on Saturday, July 25.
It will be alleged at around 1.45am the woman was walking along McLeod Street when she approached by an unknown teen.
The boy has grabbed the woman, assaulting her, with the woman struggling and screaming.
Motorists stopped to assist the woman and call police.
After reviewing CCTV of the alleged offence detectives conducted targeted patrols and identified the boy, arresting him on July 26.
A 14-year-old Cairns boy has been charged with assault with intent to rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault and will appear before the Cairns Children's Court.
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.
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