A 16-year-old boy will face Perth Children’s Court in the new year after allegedly punching and kicking a police officer outside Optus Stadium.
The officer was on a motorbike patrol outside the stadium when he approached the teenager, who was charging his e-bike, about 2.25pm on Saturday.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was already on bail, and will appear in court again in May.Credit: Holly Thompson
Police had previously received several reports of a big group of young people creating a disturbance, riding bikes, scooters and e-bikes through Perth, Northbridge and Burswood.
However, after a short interaction, police allege the boy punched and kicked the officer and fled the scene on his e-bike.
A group of about 30 juveniles were also in the area and surrounded the officer as the incident played out, police allege.
The officer was left with cuts and bruises to his face. The 16-year-old was promptly arrested a short distance away.
The teenager has been charged with assaulting a public officer and is set to appear before Perth Children’s Court on January 22.
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