Teenage girls film attack on former police officer in WA's far north
A German national and former police officer says she is disappointed by the WA Police response after she and her friend were attacked by a group of girls while riding through Broome.
A former German police officer, Sina, was attacked and filmed by a group of five teenage girls in Broome, Western Australia's far north. Sina, who has been in Australia on a working holiday visa, was riding through the city with a friend when they encountered the group. The girls shouted at them and, when Sina and her friend tried to ride away, the group cornered them in a park.
The teenagers threw objects at Sina and her friend, including balls and sticks, leaving both women bruised and bleeding. Sina attempted to call the police, but felt the police response was dismissive, stating they did not see a reason to proceed as the case would likely not go to court due to the girls' age. Sina also expressed concern that the girls would not face serious consequences, as they were under 16.
She reported the incident to Broome police following the initial inquiry from the ABC. Broome police have confirmed they are investigating the attack, but have not provided further comment.
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