Tourist arrested after alleged attack on Cairns paramedic
A FEMALE Queensland paramedic has allegedly been punched in the face and dragged from her vehicle by the person she was attempting to treat.
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A FEMALE paramedic has allegedly been punched in the face and dragged from her vehicle outside a backpackers in far north Queensland.
A pair of paramedics had been treating a 21-year-old male French tourist who was feeling unwell at the Minnie Street hostel in Cairns at around 3.40am on Wednesday.
Cairns detectives have charged a 21-year-old French national following investigations into the alleged assault. https://t.co/9QOFz035KO
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A QAS spokeswoman said the man, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, had become agitated and aggressive towards the paramedics who retreated to their ambulance.
Police say the man had rushed towards the ambulance, punching the woman, 42, in the face and dragging her out of the vehicle.
He was restrained by the male paramedic and members of the public and sedated. The female paramedic suffered facial injuries, while her alleged attacker was taken to Cairns Base Hospital in police custody.
Cairns detectives have charged the man. He has been denied police bail and is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with one count of serious assault of a public officer.
Queensland Ambulance Service Assistant Commissioner Michelle Baxter said she was furious over the alleged incident.
“All I want is for this to stop now,” she said.
“Paramedics go there to help ... they really don’t deserve this in the workplace.”
Originally published as Tourist arrested after alleged attack on Cairns paramedic
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