Queensland Police have charged three teenage boys in relation to a break and enter and sexual assault in Manunda early yesterday morning (February 21).
It is alleged that at around 3.30am three teenage boys entered a Manunda address and threatened the occupants with a knife, demanding property. It is also alleged the woman was taken into a separate room, and sexually assaulted, before the group left on foot.
A 15-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy have been charged with eleven offences each, including five counts of rape and two counts each of armed robbery and deprivation of liberty, one count each of enter dwelling and commit and enter dwelling with intent by break at night whilst armed in company.
A third teenager, who is also 15 years old, has been charged with 13 offences, including five counts of rape and two counts each of armed robbery and deprivation of liberty, one count each of enter dwelling and commit and enter dwelling with intent by break at night whilst armed in company, possessing dangerous drugs, and obstruct police officer.
Police including officers from the Tactical Crime Squad and Dog Squad were called and arrested two teenage boys on McCormack Street at around 4:30am.
Extensive investigations involving significant police resources lead detectives to attend a Manunda address at just after 5.45pm yesterday afternoon, where a second 15-year-old boy was taken into custody.
All three boys are expected to appear before Cairns Children’s Court (at Innisfail Magistrates Court) today, Saturday February 22.
Detectives believe there are no further persons outstanding. Police investigations remain ongoing.
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