Wujal Wujal man arrested after disturbance in Cairns CBD
Police News
A 58-year-old Wujal Wujal man has been charged with obstructing police, contravening a police order and causing a public nuisance after an incident outside a Cairns shopping centre yesterday.
The man allegedly abused several members of the public attempting to enter what was believed to be Cairns Central Shopping Centre on McLeod Street at about 11.30am on Monday, April 28.
Police say, when they arrived, the man verbally abused officers and failed to move on after being told to do so.
He was then arrested and taken into police custody.
The man is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday, May 13.
If you have information about this, or any other, incident contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Support public interest journalism
Help us to continue covering local stories that matter. Please consider supporting below.
Got a news tip?
Send a news tip or submit a letter to the Newsport Editor here.
Comments
Comments are the opinions of readers and do not represent the views of Newsport, its staff or affiliates. Reader comments are moderated before publication to promote valuable, civil, and healthy community debate. Visit our comment guidelines if your comment has not been approved for publication.