Two charged over alleged assault in Cooktown
COOKTOWN
TWO Cooktown men have been charged following and alleged serious assault on an employee of a local business.
Detectives charged a 28-year-old man and a 26-year-old man after they allegedly punched and stomped on an employee at an Endeavour Valley Rd business on at around 5am on September 16.
The 37-year-old employee was assaulted after a verbal argument with the men before the pair fled the scene, it will be alleged.
The man sought treatment for his injuries at the Cooktown hospital.
The 28-year-old man was charged with entering a premises and committing an indictable offence, assault occasioning bodily harm and attempted common assault.
The 26-year-old man was charged with entering a premises and committing an indictable offence, assault occasioning bodily harm, common assault and stealing.
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