Alleged armed robber charged over attack, breaching distance rules
A central Queensland man has been charged with breaching social distancing restrictions during an alleged armed robbery.
(Photo: REUTERS/Kieran Doherty)
A 23-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy allegedly approached a man at a north Rockhampton intersection about 2:00am on Thursday.
Police say the pair attacked the 33-year-old man with a broom, injuring his face and arm before escaping with a bag.
The alleged robbers were arrested a short time later and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and stealing.
The 23-year-old was also issued with an infringement notice for failing to comply with the Chief Health Officer’s directions in relation to COVID-19 restrictions.
The man is due to appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Thursday while the 14-year-old boy will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
-AAP
